Headteacher
Great Wyrley Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS6 6LQ6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
24 March 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
18 March 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
Pay scale
- L25 - L31
What skills and experience we're looking for
Windsor Academy Trust (WAT) is an award-winning family of 15 primary and secondary schools dedicated to unlocking the academic and personal potential of over 10,000 students. Driven by a team of 1,200 talented staff, we are a leading civic anchor in the West Midlands with a reputation for exceptional professional learning and a strong sense of staff belonging.
We are now seeking a visionary leader who embodies our values of excellence, collaboration, inclusivity, empowerment and innovation to join our family in a distinct and exciting role.
The Role
Headteacher - Great Wyrley Academy (South Staffordshire)
Since joining the Windsor Academy Trust in 2018, Great Wyrley Academy has been on a journey of rapid and sustained growth. Our mission is simple: to ensure every student flourishes both academically and personally. While we take immense pride in our students' fantastic qualifications, we believe a truly great education goes beyond the classroom. We guarantee a breadth of life experiences and opportunities that shape well-rounded individuals ready for the world.
As Headteacher, you will lead a passionate team to continue building a legacy rooted in high expectations and a deep sense of belonging.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:Develop and implement a clear strategic vision and School Improvement Plan (SIP).
Teaching and Learning:Secure and sustain effective teaching standards, utilising national benchmarks to drive student achievement.
Curriculum Development:Lead the implementation of a broad and balanced curriculum, including the ASPIRE curriculum and the WAT Pledge.
Staff Management:Lead, motivate and develop staff through high-quality professional development and an effective appraisal system.
Community Engagement:Build strong partnerships with parents and the wider community through the school’s on-site community hub to enhance teaching and community cohesion.
Accountability:Provide objective advice and performance data to the Director of Education and the Local Community Committee.
What the school offers its staff
By joining the WAT family, you become part of a supportive team that values professional growth:
- Awarded the ‘Trust Value Award’ by Edurio after staff said they have a strong sense of belonging and deeply value being part of our family of schools.
- Exceptional Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) through our WAT Talent Institute and as an Associate College for the National Institute of Teaching.
- Competitive salary with generous pension schemes (TPS/LGPS).
- Comprehensive wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme and flexible working options.
How to Apply
For more information, to arrange a tour of the school or to have a confidential discussion
with Helena Brothwell, Director of Education, please contact: Natalie Bryan, ExecutivePA
Email: nbryan@windsoracademytrust.org.uk Phone: 0121 602 7594
Closing Date: 5.00pm on Tuesday 24th March
Interview Dates: Friday 27th March at Great Wyrley Academy
Windsor Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications fromcandidates of all backgrounds and experiences.By joining the WAT family, you become part of a supportive team that values professional growth:
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Great Wyrley Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers 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):
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
- medical
- online & social media
- prohibition from teaching
- right to work
- overseas checks
- satisfactory references
- section 128
- suitability to work with children
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Great Wyrley Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 573 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Great Wyrley Academy website
- Email address
- nbryan@windsoracademytrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0121 602 7594
Great Wyrley Academy is a secondary school and sixth form for students aged 11-18 in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire. The Academy is committed to delivering the very best education and fulfilling the academic personal potential of all and students.
Great Wyrley Academy is renowned for its performing arts specialism, with one of the best indoor theatres in the area. It also has excellent sports facilities including its own swimming pool, gymnasium, fitness suite, outdoor football pitches and newly built multi use games area.
Great Wyrley Academy is committed to delivering the very best education for all students. This is demonstrated through the school’s motto of “Relentlessly Pursuing Excellence” and in our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement.
The Academy’s beliefs and values are practised through the ‘Wyrley Way’. This is a set of values and behaviours that are built upon respect and responsibility that are lived throughout the school.
Great Wyrley strives for students to have a love of learning, be successful learners and gain the knowledge, skills and attributes to be successful in the world of work. Equally, the Academy endeavours for our students to be good human beings, with a sense of purpose and character enabling them to flourish in life.
Arranging a visit to Great Wyrley Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nbryan@windsoracademytrust.org.uk.
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