Headteacher
Tenbury CofE Primary School, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8BS66 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st January 2027
Closing date
7 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L14-L18
Additional allowances
L14-L18
Headteacher job summary
Are you an ambitious and inspirational leader ready to make a lasting difference to the lives of children, staff and families?
Tenbury CE Primary Academy is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our welcoming and inclusive Church of England primary school into its next chapter. Situated at the heart of its community, Tenbury is a school where children are known, nurtured and encouraged to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
Our school is in a strong position, benefiting from a culture of high expectations, strong relationships and continual improvement. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build upon the significant achievements of the current Headteacher, whose leadership has seen the school achieve Good in the most recent Ofsted, with outstanding in Leadership & Management and Personal Development, as we as an Excellent SIAMS judgement. Our aim is simple: to provide every child with an exciting, memorable and rounded education, free from limits on what they can achieve. Inclusivity sits at the heart of everything we do, alongside our commitment to ensuring children develop the confidence, character and skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.
As the Chair explains, "Tenbury has a genuine sense of community. We are proud of our polite, enthusiastic learners, dedicated staff team and supportive families. Our Christian vision,"Be courageous; Be strong. Do everything in love," underpins our welcoming, nurturing culture and commitment to helping every child flourish. We welcome families of all faiths and none, and celebrate learning as a lifelong journey that prepares young people to be active citizens locally and globally."
We are now looking for a Headteacher who can build on the school's strengths and bring energy, vision and passion to the role. You will be a leader who inspires others, drives high standards, values collaboration and understands the importance of developing both children and adults. Working closely with the Local Academy Board and the Diocese of Hereford Multi-Academy Trust, you will have the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the school while benefiting from the extensive support of a highly successful and growing Trust family.
What we are looking for
As an experienced school leader, you will bring:
- A proven track record of successful leadership and school improvement.
- High expectations for pupils, staff and yourself.
- A clear understanding of curriculum development, teaching, learning and assessment.
- The ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff at all levels.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with pupils, families, colleagues, governors and wider partners.
- A commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and safeguarding.
- Strategic thinking combined with the resilience and determination to deliver sustained improvement.
- A commitment to the values and vision of both the school and the Diocese of Hereford Multi-Academy Trust.
What we can offer
Joining Tenbury CE Primary Academy means becoming part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi-Academy Trust - a family of schools committed to helping both children and adults flourish. You will benefit from:
- A welcoming school community with enthusiastic pupils and committed staff.
- Dedicated support from an experienced CEO, Education Team and central Trust services.
- Strong networks of Headteachers and school leaders across the Trust.
- High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities.
- Safeguarding, inclusion, HR, finance, governance and estates support.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- A culture that values collaboration, professional growth and leadership development.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and provide an excellent opportunity to experience our unique community and learn more about our vision for the future. To arrange a visit, please contact the school directly.
Please note that the Diocese of Hereford Multi-Academy Trust and Tenbury CE Primary Academy reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable field of candidates be received. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
We are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted via My New Term using the Trust's application form. No agencies, please.
The Trust and Tenbury CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
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 Tenbury CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 233 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Tenbury CofE Primary School website
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