Headteacher

Rushwick CofE Primary School, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 5SU

29 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  24 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 October 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

Headteacher job summary

On 1 September 2026, the Diocese of Worcester Multi Academy Trust and the Elements Diocesan Learning Trust came together as one organisation. Our new Trust, named the Elements Diocesan Learning Trust, brings together a shared commitment to providing the very best opportunities for the children, young people and communities we serve.

Our vision is to enable everyone to flourish together in the love of God. Guided by our values of Love, Learning and Service, and lived out through Collaboration, Honesty and Hope, we strive to create schools where every child is known, valued and inspired to achieve their full potential.

While each of our schools retains its unique identity and place within its community, we are stronger together. By sharing expertise, supporting one another and working with a common purpose, we can make an even greater difference to the lives of children across our Trust.

This role provides an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader to work with a dedicated staff group to ensure excellent provision for all children across a wide age range. We are looking to appoint an outstanding leader who is highly organised, able to show initiative and has had proven success at building and leading high-performing teams, and motivating pupils and staff. You will have an innovative and inspirational approach, along with a clear commitment to inclusive education in the community.

Rushwick CE Primary School is part of the Elements Diocesan Learning Trust. There is, therefore, potential within this post for the new Headteacher to become a system leader, working and sharing expertise across a range of Elements schools. As such, the role should be of interest to candidates looking to extend their career and professional development into an exciting, new, collaborative direction.

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 Rushwick CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 149 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Rushwick CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rushwick-cofe-primary-school-worcester

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