Headteacher
Jesson's Church of England Primary School, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2AQ53 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Spring/Summer 2027 (or earlier)
Closing date
13 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £80,655.00 - £93,424.00 Annually (Actual)
Headteacher job summary
Jesson’s Church of England Primary School and our Diocese Trust are seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our large, diverse and vibrant school into its next phase. Following the retirement of our long‑serving Headteacher, this is a significant opportunity to shape the future of a community that is rich in potential and guided by a strong Christian vision.
With over 700 pupils, a committed staff team and a clear foundation for improvement, Jesson’s is ready for a leader who can bring clarity, ambition and a deep commitment to securing the very best for every child. Rooted in the Church of England’s Vision for Education and the school’s ethos of “Be the best you can be,” you will lead with purpose, compassion and conviction.
We are looking for someone who will:
- take decisive ownership of school improvement and drive rapid, purposeful change
- elevate the quality of teaching, learning and curriculum across every phase
- use evidence, data and professional insight to secure sustained progress for all pupils
- grow capacity, confidence and leadership within a large and diverse staff team
- communicate with clarity, conviction and a strong sense of direction
- champion inclusion, belonging and mutual respect across school life
- uphold, model and deepen Jesson’s Christian ethos and values
- work in strong, solution‑focused partnership with the Trust and Local School Board
- place safeguarding, integrity and professional responsibility at the heart of leadership
If you are a values‑driven, inspiring leader who thrives in a collaborative Trust family and is ready to make a lasting difference, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Visits to the School
We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit Jesson’s before applying.
To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01384 816825.
Key Dates
Applications close: Friday 13th November 2027
Shortlisting: 17 November 2027
Interviews:
- Day 1 - 25th November
- Day 2 - 26th November
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, and as part of our recruitment process, the Trust will carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates. This is to help identify any incidents or concerns that are publicly available which may pose a safeguarding risk or bring the Trust into disrepute. Any such findings will be shared with the recruitment lead and may be discussed at interview.
We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All required pre-employment checks will be undertaken, and offers of employment are subject to satisfactory outcomes. These include an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List information, identity checks, online checks, and verification of professional qualifications and references. Further details are available in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025.
This role involves regulated activity and is therefore subject to:
An Enhanced DBS Check including the Children’s Barred List
Verification through the DfE’s Check a Teacher’s Record (for applicable roles)
It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working with children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, as amended). Certain convictions or cautions are considered ‘protected’ and need not be disclosed. Guidance on disclosure is available on the Ministry of Justice website: Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
For information on the filtering of cautions and convictions, visit the DBS Filtering Guidance: DBS Filtering Guidance
As a Trust, we are committed to ensuring that during all stages of recruitment and selection, no applicant is disadvantaged or discriminated against based on any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
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 Jesson's Church of England Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 703 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
About Jesson's
Jesson’s Church of England Primary School is a large, inclusive primary with just over 700 pupils, serving a diverse community in central Dudley. The school benefits from a modern building with well-equipped learning spaces, a thriving Nursery and Time for Twos provision, and an on-site kitchen providing freshly prepared meals. We also host a 14-place Local Authority commissioned SEND Base, strengthening our capacity to meet a wide range of additional needs. Jesson’s is supported by dedicated staff and engaged families, working together to help every child be the best they can be.
School Website: https://www.jessons-school.org.uk/
About the Trust
Elements Diocesan Learning Trust was established in 2021 by four founding schools to provide a strong, collaborative base for like-minded primary schools across the Diocese of Worcester and, in particular, the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley. From the outset, the Trust has been committed to welcoming further church and non-church schools into a family that values each school’s unique identity while working collectively to strengthen provision.
The Trust comprises:
• Christ Church Church of England Primary School
• Church of the Ascension Church of England Primary School
• Jesson’s Church of England Primary School
• Pedmore Church of England Primary School
• St Mary’s Church of England Primary School
Following the retirement of our previous CEO, formerly the Headteacher of one of our founding schools, the Trust continues to build on strong foundations and a clear strategic direction. We have enjoyed a strong, reciprocal relationship with the Diocese of Worcester Multi Academy Trust (DoWMAT) since our formation and are now exploring a potential merger. This reflects our shared commitment to long-term sustainability, collaboration and securing the best possible provision for our schools and communities.
Our strategic plan sets out the Trust Board’s priorities for the next phase of development, shaping both Trust-level action plans and each school’s development plan.
Our vision, “Together we flourish in the love of God,” underpins everything we do. We value the individual nature of each school within our family and believe that every person is a unique and precious gift, created with purpose and value. We nurture each person as a child of God, recognising their inherent potential. Through justice and equity, we foster an inclusive environment where every individual is seen, valued and empowered to succeed, and where diversity is celebrated and each person’s unique gifts are honoured.
Trust website: https://edlt.org.uk/
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