Headteacher

Ashton-under-Hill First School, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7SW

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  11 April 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L8-L14

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a visionary leader who can build upon the school’s success?

We are looking for someone special who:

• Has a passion for teaching and learning
• Sets high expectations for all
• Has a passion as a strategic leader with a clear vision for future progress
• Will inspire, motivate, challenge and support the pupils, staff, parents and wider community
• Is passionately committed to helping all young people to achieve success and set their own high aspirations
• Has a clear vision of educational excellence, how to achieve it and the ability to make it happen
• Has excellent inter-personal, communication, analytical and organisational skills.
• Is a caring individual who puts the wellbeing of the pupils at the heart of all they do
• Has high expectations both of themselves and their practice
• Is able to sustain the happy, open and vibrant ethos of our school

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Children who are happy and confident and have real pride in their school and their own achievements
• Highly professional staff who are enthusiastic, innovative and dedicated to a shared vision to be the school of choice in the community
• A governing body committed to working with the Headteacher to continue the strategic development of the school
• A school that places the development and wellbeing of children at its heart
• A commitment to supporting your development with appropriate CPD
• A welcoming community in a delightful village

Further details about the role

The school website www.ashton.worcs.sch.uk provides a wealth of information, its achievements and the curriculum.

Interested applicants, are strongly encouraged to visit the school. Please ring 01386 881333 to book a visit.

A recruitment pack and application form can be requested from Mrs. Nichol Brown, Office Manager via email: nbrown@ashton.worcs.sch.uk

Ashton-under-Hill First School, Elmley Road,Ashton-under-Hill,Worcestershire.WR11 7ES

Interview Date: Wednesday 30th April 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

Ashton under Hill First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to nbrown@ashton.worcs.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Ashton-under-Hill First School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 10
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 92 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 10
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ashton-under-Hill First School website
• Email address: nbrown@ashton.worcs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01386881333
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ashton-under-hill-first-school

Ashton-under-Hill First School is a popular rural education setting at the foot of Bredon Hill. The school is welcoming and friendly with strong community links. There is a well-established staff team who go above and beyond to give the pupils the best possible start in their education as reflected in our last Ofsted rating ‘Good’ (March 2022). Our responsive parents and Governing Board work with us to fulfil our motto, “Shaping Bright Futures Together”. We collaborate in our local cluster and beyond sharing good practice and support each other.

Arranging a visit to Ashton-under-Hill First School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nbrown@ashton.worcs.sch.uk.

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