Headteacher

Bayton CofE Primary School, Near Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY14 9LG

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 January 2026

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: Monday to Friday 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L10-L15

What skills and experience we're looking for

Is passionate about learning and teaching, is an inspirational individual with a clear vision for high-quality education rooted in Christian values, and who will champion the well-being and development of every child, lead with integrity, and inspire staff and families alike.

Is committed to providing excellence in education to ensure that all pupils reach their full potential.

Can maintain and develop the Christian ethos of the school in relation to the Church and local community and ensure that these values remain at the heart of school life and decision-making.

Has the leadership skills and ability to lead the school in its next phase of development, and to manage school business well, and is confident, resilient and flexible, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.

Can demonstrate a sense of vision and skills necessary to see projects through to their conclusion and is able to work collaboratively with other school leaders, the whole staff and the governing body.

Is keen to embrace creativity and innovation in all aspects of the curriculum. Be willing to undertake a small teaching commitment.

What the school offers its staff

The school offers….

An opportunity to lead a successful and thriving school in which the Headteacher can get to know each child well.

A dedicated, committed, hard-working and positive staff,

A supportive, experienced Governing Body

Enthusiastic and well-mannered pupils.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Bayton CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 95 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bayton CofE Primary School website
• Email address: office@baytonpri.worcs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01299 832393
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bayton-cofe-primary-school

Bayton C.E Primary School is situated in the very rural outskirts of Worcestershire, surrounded by fields bursting with crops that we witness growing and thriving each year. Bayton CE Primary School is a vibrant half-form entry school with a capacity of 105 pupils and a small nursery for 3+ year olds.

Our most recent Ofsted Report (Oct 2024) stated that -

'Leaders have redesigned the curriculum to make it sufficiently ambitious for all pupils. Leaders set high expectations for pupils.

Leaders have been highly successful in striking a balance between making significant improvements while maintaining a reasonable staff workload balance. Everyone who responded to the staff survey was appreciative of this.

All said they enjoy working in the school. Parents and carers say that the school is much better now. All who responded to the survey said they would recommend the school to another parent.'

Our recent SIAMs (October 2025) stated that -

• School leaders and staff are deeply committed to serving their community. Consequently, the Christian vision is realised as seeds of goodness and aspiration grow and people flourish.

• Collective worship enables pupils to understand how the vision and values can be lived out. They learn to make wise choices based on biblical narratives and experience fulfilment.

• People thrive within a strong, nurturing culture of respect, acceptance and responsibility. This enables the Christian vision to be deeply apparent.

• Enthusiastic school leaders ensure that there is a carefully considered curriculum for religious education (RE). It enables pupils to progress in their core understanding of religious and non-religious worldviews.

• Devoted and innovative leaders are resolute about creating a curriculum that enables individuals to develop holistically. As a result, pupils are determined to be their very best.

Arranging a visit to Bayton CofE Primary School

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

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