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Headteacher

Meriden Church of England Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7LW

50 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L14-20

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governing Board are seeking an outstanding and inspiring leader—someone who can bring clear vision, empathy and strong strategic direction as the school moves confidently into its next stage. This position offers a wonderful opportunity to join a warm, inclusive and supportive school community.

As our Headteacher, you will be responsible for embedding high standards, leading a committed staff team, and ensuring strong outcomes and pastoral care for every child. You will ensure that the school continues to deliver high-quality education within a Christian ethos, reflecting fairness, equality of opportunity and the values of the Church of England.

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking, emotionally intelligent leader who is passionate about inclusive primary education and community engagement.

What the school offers its staff

• Motivated, polite, and enthusiastic children
• A skilled, caring and committed staff team
• A supportive, proactive and well-established Governing Board
• A strong community presence and parental engagement
• A culture of inclusion, creativity, and continuous improvement
• A school that values wellbeing and professional growth

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.

Please see our application pack.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Application Pack Meriden.pdf - 1.13 MB (opens in new tab)

About Meriden Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 192 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Meriden Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: office@meriden.solihull.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01676 522488
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meriden-church-of-england-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Meriden Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@meriden.solihull.sch.uk.

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