Headteacher
Foxford Community School, Coventry, CV6 6BB17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
28 April 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L28-34
Headteacher job summary
Headteacher
Foxford School
Start date: September 2026
L28-34
Permanent, Full Time
Foxford School, a proud and inclusive secondary school within Castle Phoenix Trust, is seeking an inspiring, principled and values driven Headteacher to lead the school into its next chapter.
This is an exciting opportunity for a leader with strong moral purpose to shape a vibrant culture of belonging, provide clear strategic direction and ensure that every young person and member of staff is supported to succeed.
About Foxford School
Foxford serves a richly diverse community and is deeply committed to inclusion, aspiration and opportunity for all. Learning sits at the heart of school life, underpinned by strong pastoral care, high expectations and positive relationships. The school has much to be proud of and a clear ambition to continue improving outcomes and experiences for its students.
About Castle Phoenix Trust
Castle Phoenix Trust is a values led Multi Academy Trust committed to:
• High quality education for every student
• Inclusive, supportive cultures where everyone belongs
• Collaboration, professional growth and shared improvement
The Trust believes strong schools are built through empowered leadership, coaching based professional development and deep partnerships with families and communities.
The Role
As Headteacher, you will provide clear, strategic and inspirational leadership, shaping and delivering a compelling vision aligned with the values and priorities of Castle Phoenix Trust. You will lead the school confidently into its next phase, ensuring purpose, direction and ambition are shared across the community.
You will place high quality teaching, learning and curriculum provision at the centre of school improvement, securing strong outcomes for all students. Alongside this, you will foster a culture of belonging, inclusion and mutual respect, where every individual feels valued and supported.
A central aspect of the role is leading professional growth through coaching, reflection and supportive challenge, building the confidence and capacity of individuals and teams. Working closely with the Trust, Local Governing Body and partners, you will model collaborative leadership and shared accountability.
You will ensure that safeguarding, wellbeing and pastoral care are embedded across school life, and that resources, data and people are used wisely to secure sustainable improvement.
We are looking for a leader who:
• Has substantial and successful senior leadership experience in secondary education
• Demonstrates strong moral purpose and commitment to equity and inclusion
• Leads with integrity, emotional intelligence and optimism
• Builds trust and inspires others through positive relationships
• Secures high expectations while nurturing professional confidence and growth
• Values collaboration, coaching and shared accountability
• Balances strategic vision with strong operational leadership
• Has a proven track record of improving outcomes for young people
• Is committed to ongoing professional learning
• NPQH (or willingness to undertake it) is desirable.
What We Offer
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional recognition
• High quality CPD, including access to Trust wide collaboration and development
• Annual Whole Staff Conference
• Benefits including cycle to work scheme, free parking, employee discounts and a laptop/iPad
Foxford is a school people want to work with: ambitious, reflective and focused on excellence. Supported by Castle Phoenix Trust, we offer a genuine opportunity to play to your strengths, grow professionally and make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.
If you would like to discuss the role further or organise a visit please contact the School.
Closing date: 15 May 2026 at 12:00 noon
Interviews: Week commencing 18 May 2026
Early applications are encouraged as the Trust reserves the right to call suitable candidates to interview prior to the closing date.
Safeguarding
Castle Phoenix Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Further information about the job
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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Foxford Community School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1060 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Foxford Community School website
Foxford is an 11-18 vibrant, multi-cultural school which is known for its friendly and supportive ethos and its ambition to succeed. We have recently become part of Castle Phoenix Trust which specialises in leadership and was founded in February 2013, on the success of the Caludon Castle Teaching School.
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