Headteacher
The Westwood Academy, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8DY14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April or September 2026
Closing date
28 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £98,106.00 - £108,202.00 Annually (FTE) L27-L31
Headteacher job summary
Employer: Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust
Location: Coventry, West Midlands
Salary: (L27-L31) currently £98,106 - £108,202
Contract type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent
Closing Date: 12.00 noon Wednesday 28th January 2026
Job Starts: April 2026 or September 2026
The Westwood Academy is an important partner school in the Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust. It is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive with 870 on roll including 99 in the Sixth Form. The profile of the school is diverse and reflective of the population within Coventry. The percentage of students having SEND is 25.6%, EAL 27.4% and pupil premium students 35.6%.
The school is highly inclusive community, characterised by excellent relationships between students, staff members and families. The school is a rapidly improving and ambitious to be even better, embracing its motto ‘Better never stops’. Relationships with the Trust and wider community are excellent and create a sense of belonging to a larger family.
As well as being a great place to learn, The Westwood Academy is a supportive school in which to work. Our students are happy and are supported to achieve their full potential and enjoy their learning.
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional leader and educational practitioner with a passion for inclusion for all and a commitment to secure the best outcomes for young people. Students can expect high quality education provision, expert teaching and support and a wide range of opportunities outside of the classroom.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Be an outward facing, impactful leader with vision and drive
- Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a track record of maintaining high academic standards
- Be able to think strategically, innovate and work collaboratively with all stakeholders within the Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust
- Build on our extensive links and partnerships with local primary schools and the wider community
- Work productively with a newly formed Local Governing Board
- Be able to inspire, challenge and empower our dedicated staff and motivated students
- Be an ambassador for The Westwood Academy and KMAT through ‘Aspiring to Excellence through Quality, Ambition and Independence’
We will provide you with:
- A cohesive school community with strong relationships between students and staff
- Highly motivated, respectful students with a strong desire to learn
- A team of highly committed and professional staff members
- A commitment to enable high quality continuing professional development for you
- A very supportive, highly committed CEO, Local Governing Board and Trust Board
You are warmly welcomed to visit the school on Wednesday 21st January, by prior arrangement. Please call Laura Midwinter Head of HR on 01926 859421 extension 021, or email l.midwinter@kmat.org.uk to arrange a visit.
Please create an account on MyNewTerm to apply for the role. We look forward to receiving your application.
Closing date for applications is: 12 noon on Wednesday 28th January 2026.
Shortlisting will take place on 2nd February 2026.
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 11th February for shortlisted candidates and Thursday 12th February for those taken to the final stage of the process.
The post is available fromeitherApril 2026 or September 2026 depending on availability.
The Westwood Academy and the Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to receipt of a completed application form, satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
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 The Westwood Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 862 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Westwood Academy website
The Westwood Academy is a school in the Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust
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