Headteacher

Howbridge Church of England Junior School, Witham, Essex, CM8 1BZ

37 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
18 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 March 2025

Job details

Job role: Headteacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Leadership Pay Scale L15-21

What skills and experience we're looking for

A passionate and experienced educator dedicated to maintaining high standards of education and upholding our school's good reputation.
Someone who deeply understands and respects our Christian ethos.
A natural leader who can inspire and motivate our talented team of teachers and support staff.
Excellent communication skills to foster strong relationships with parents, governors, and the wider community.
A visionary who can shape an engaging and forward-thinking curriculum that embraces diversity and fosters a love for learning.
A compassionate leader who supports the individual needs of our pupils, ensuring each child flourishes and reaches their full potential.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further requirements.

What the school offers its staff

A warm and nurturing school environment with a strong Christian ethos.
A dedicated, committed, and enthusiastic team of staff.
Supportive governors and parents who are actively involved in school life.
Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
State-of-the-art facilities to enhance the learning experience.

Join our family of 21 schools within The Vine Schools Trust, where we create a close-knit group of headteachers passionate about their own schools and committed to working together for the benefit of all children.

Please also see the attached Employee Value Proposition.

Further details about the role

Join Our Journey as a Primary School Headteacher!

The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust is excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a compassionate and inspirational leader to join our vibrant Howbridge CofE Junior School, starting September 2025.

At Howbridge, we believe in nurturing the whole child, beyond just academic achievement. Our supportive and inclusive environment encourages children to grow, learn, and develop self-confidence while embracing Christian values. As the heart of our school community, the Headteacher plays a pivotal role in leading by example and shaping the future of our pupils.

About Us:

Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in November 2023 and recognized as an Effective Church School by SIAMS.
Strong Christian ethos driving our school family, with a focus on high expectations of work and behaviour.
Emphasis on positive relationships and caring attitudes within the school community.
Guided by our core Christian values: Forgiveness, Perseverance, Humility and Courage.

Join us at Howbridge and make a difference in the lives of our wonderful pupils. Apply now to become part of a caring community where every child's potential is celebrated and cherished.

We look forward to meeting you and sharing our exciting opportunities.

Applying for this position is straightforward. The first step is to download our application form and submit it to Elizabeth Williams at Elizabeth.Williams@dcvst.org and mark it for the attention of Emma Wigmore (C.E.O.) and Karen Jones (Assistant C.EO).

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.