2 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    27 March 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    13 March 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

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Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£68,586 - £79,475

Pay scale

L14 to L20, dependent upon experience and qualifications

What skills and experience we're looking for

Upton upon Severn CE (VC) Primary School and Children’s Centre is seeking to appoint a Headteacher.

School: Upton upon Severn Church of England Primary School and Children’s Centre

Start date: September 2025

Salary: L14 to L20, dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Contract: Full time and Permanent; Job expires: April 2025; NQTs considered: No.

Our current headteacher is retiring and we are seeking to appoint a leader who is able to build on the achievements of the school as it progresses into the next exciting phase of development.

WE NEED SOMEONE SPECIAL WHO:

  • has a passion for learning and teaching;
  • sets high expectations for all;
  • is a strategic leader with a clear vision for future progress:
  • is confident in implementing the new Ofsted framework;
  • will inspire, motivate, challenge and support the pupils, staff, parents and wider community
  • is passionately committed to helping all young people to achieve success and set their own high aspirations;
  • has a clear vision of educational excellence, how to achieve it and the ability to make it happen;
  • has excellent inter-personal, communication, analytical and organisational skills.

What the school offers its staff

WE CAN OFFER YOU A SCHOOL WITH:

  • Children who are happy and confident and have real pride in their school and their own achievements;
  • Highly professional staff who are enthusiastic, innovative and dedicated to a shared vision to be the school of choice in the community;
  • An active and supportive governing body which is committed to working with the headteacher to continue the strategic development of the school, whilst acknowledging the significant pressure under which headteachers operate.
  • Upton upon Severn Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school situated in a small riverside town. At present, it is a single-form entry school with nearly 200 children on the roll, and includes a Children’s Centre, encompassing a pre-school (with) and a language unit. a preschool attached. The school’s last Ofsted report in 2019 was rated Good.
  • Please view our website at www.uptonprimary.education for more information about the school, its achievements and the curriculum.
  • This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance.
  • We actively encourage visits to our school to see just how special our children are and to meet our team. Please arrange directly with the school office by calling 01684 592259.

Closing date: Thursday 27 March 2025, 11.59pm.

Shortlisting: Monday 31 March 2025. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by telephone.

Interviews: Tuesday 8 April 2025.

It is essential that applicants use the Worcestershire County Council/Dudley MBC application form. We cannot accept CVs.

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 download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to awalker@uptonuponsevern.worcs.sch.uk

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About Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
175 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01684592259

Primary School

Arranging a visit to Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School

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

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