Headteacher

Hollymount School, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9SG

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  11 December 2025 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  20 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £67,898.00 - £78,702.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership 12 - 18

Headteacher job summary

Headteacher - Hollymount School

Job Title: Headteacher

School: Hollymount School, part of The Black Pear Trust

Salary: Leadership 12-18

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Closing Date: Midnight 11th December 2025

Interview Date: 17th December 2025

About Hollymount School

Hollymount is a happy, welcoming school in the heart of Worcester, with an inclusive ethos and diverse school population. Every child is valued, without discrimination, on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, culture or disability. We want children to enjoy school and work in partnership with parents, to enable children to reach their full potential both academically and socially. We have around 400 pupils between the ages of 2 and 11. We also have a nursery which welcomes children for funded places ages 2 - 4.

As part of The Black Pear Trust, we are committed to growing excellent learning communities together, with collaboration and shared values at the heart of our work.

Our school is guided by the Trust's core values: Pride, Excellence, Achievement, and Respect. These principles shape our curriculum, our relationships, and our expectations, ensuring that every child is supported to thrive both academically and personally. We believe in fostering a culture where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to explore their potential.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary individual to lead our wonderful primary school into its next exciting chapter.

We are looking for a leader who will:

• Lead and inspire our dedicated team of teachers and support staff.
• Organise and implement a broad, balanced and dynamic curriculum which is built upon The Black Pear Trust curriculum and the individual school context to meet the needs of all children within the school.
• Liaise with other leaders within the MAT to secure creative, responsive and effective approaches to teaching and learning.
• Engage with parents, governors, and the wider community to build strong partnerships.
• Develop a safe and productive learning environment that is engaging for all pupils.

Please view the attached application pack for more detailed information and the job description.

What We Offer

• A values-led school culture shaped by the Black Pear Trust ethos
• A supportive trust central team for inhouse HR and finance advice and daily support
• Access to a nationally recognised suite of online learning
• Career development and progression
• Access to a supportive network and training days across all sites
• A curriculum that celebrates individuality and encourages curiosity
• A school community that is inclusive, respectful, and proud

Visit Us

We strongly encourage visits to Hollymount. It’s the best way to experience our ethos, meet our wonderful children, and see what makes our school a special place to work. Please email our CEO Emma Pritchard at epritchard@blackpeartrust.org to arrange a visit.

Hollymount School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

We hope this opportunity aligns with your values and aspirations. Thank you for considering Hollymount School as the next step in your leadership journey.

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 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.

About Hollymount School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 399 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hollymount School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hollymount-school

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