Headteacher

Powick CofE Primary School, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4RT

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Summer Term/September 2026

• Closing date

  4 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  29 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L14-18
• Additional allowances:

  L14-18

Headteacher job summary

Ideally, the successful candidate will be someone who:

• Can clearly articulate a compelling vision of educational excellence
• Can maintain high standards of teaching and learning and pupil outcomes
• Is passionately committed to developing the distinctive Church of England ethos of the school
• Inspires, leads and motivates all staff and pupils to give of their best and continuously improve
• Is committed to the Trust’s vision of inclusive education
• Can build excellent relationships with all stakeholders and partners
• Is committed to leading the development of collaboration with neighbouring schools and the wider Trust academies

We can offer:

• Opportunity for individualised CPD and other training
• Collaborative opportunities to work alongside other DoWMAT Headteachers
• High levels of support for school improvement
• A caring, committed, friendly and hard-working staff
• Happy, well-behaved, enthusiastic and motivated pupils who are proud of their school and enjoy learning
• A supportive Local Academy Board

Powick CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure, two positive references, medical clearance and evidence of appropriate qualifications.

We warmly invite prospective candidates to tour the school before applying. To arrange a visit, please contact Vicky Rudge at vicky.rudge@dowmat.education.

Closing date for applications: 4th February 2026 at 8am

Interview Date: 6th February 2026

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.

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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 Powick CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 177 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Powick CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/powick-cofe-primary-school

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