Headteacher

Wembrook Primary School, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4LU

47 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L21 - L28

What skills and experience we're looking for

As our Headteacher is retiring at the end of this academic year, the pupils and governors of Wembrook Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced Headteacher who will continue to inspire and lead our school community. We are looking for someone to share our vision and build upon the achievements of this happy and successful school. With the support of an excellent staff team and hardworking motivated pupils, this represents a wonderful opportunity for a dedicated and inspirational leader to take our school forward.

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

• is passionate about making a difference to the lives of children through education and wider opportunities
• values all pupils as individuals and can create an environment where every child has a sense of belonging
• can nurture, inspire, challenge and motivate pupils and staff alike
• is an excellent communicator who will lead the school strategically to maintain and strengthen our collaborative partnerships with staff, pupils, parents, carers and the wider community
• has high expectations of attainment, attendance and behaviour

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you:

• a warm and welcoming school community with supportive parents
• motivated pupils who demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning and behaviour
• dedicated, talented and hardworking staff who are fully committed to further developing the life of the school
• an effective and active governing body

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.

How to Apply Details

Visits to the school are actively encouraged and can be arranged by telephoning the School Business Manager on 02476 382961 or by emailing admin2629@welearn365.com

The application forms and an information pack are available to download below. Completed forms should be returned to the School Business Manager at admin2629@welearn365.com by 12 noon on Monday 19th January 2026.

Shortlisting: Monday 26th January 2026 Interviews: Monday 9th February and Tuesday 10th February 2026

Wembrook Primary School

Avenue Road

Nuneaton

Warwickshire

CV11 4LU

Tel: 02476 382961

Email: admin2629@welearn365.com

https://www.wembrook.warwickshire.sch.uk/

Additional Information

Wembrook Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Please note, for shortlisted candidates only, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email and references will be sought prior to interview.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Privacy Notice for Applicants May 2025.pdf - 224 KB (opens in new tab)

Equality Details Form.doc - 132 KB (opens in new tab)

Headteacher Recruitment Pack Wembrook Primary School.pdf - 855 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Application Form (Schools).doc - 182 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wembrook Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 681 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wembrook Primary School website
• Email address: admin2629@welearn365.com
• Phone number: 02476 382961
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wembrook-primary-school

Wembrook Primary School is one of the largest primary schools in Warwickshire, with a fantastic reputation in the local community.

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