Headteacher
Willows Primary Academy, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7NU63 days remaining to apply
Closing date
15 April 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
11 February 2026
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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L15 - L21 (£73,105 - £84,699)
What skills and experience we're looking for
You will have:
- recent successful leadership experience;
- a proven track record of leading school improvement and demonstrable impact in raising achievement;
- evidence of initiating and implementing strategies to embrace partnership working;
- successfully managed a team through change to bring about positive organisational developments.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- a dedicated and experienced academy with high ambitions for children;
- happy pupils who demonstrate excellent standards of behaviour and who enjoy learning;
- collaborative working with a wide range of academies.
- a supportive parental and wider community.
- a supportive mentor from within the trust.
Further information about the job
Future Generation Trust (FGT) is a growing Trust of seven primary phase academies in Staffordshire.
FGT aims to create a strong positive culture in all of its academies in which valuable life skills will be delivered. Quality teaching, built upon a foundation of care and support will lead to high levels of attainment, achievement and confidence, self-esteem and a love of learning.
Willows Primary Academy demands outstanding leadership and is a 2 form entry academy having 416 pupils.
We are looking for an existing Headteacher or experienced senior leader who has a track record of successfully implementing improvements in teaching and learning and maintaining a hugely positive environment in which all pupils and staff can flourish.
This is a Group 3 academy with a Headteacher salary range from L15 – L21. We are looking to appoint a Headteacher for September 2026, with an anticipated starting salary between £73,105- £84,699 (negotiable depending on experience).
The successful applicant should be a strategic thinker, committed to creating a culture of continuous improvement. They will be able to clearly demonstrate the key skills and values that will enable them to successfully be role models for everyone at the academy.
We believe this vacancy represents an excellent opportunity for someone who is inspired and not daunted by the reputation the academy enjoys. The ideal candidate will be aspirational, innovative, and energetic. It is essential that they are driven to achieve outstanding educational practices and results.
Candidates are requested to read the application pack in full before submitting an application. A copy of the application pack and vacancy supporting documents can be found on the FGT website: https://www.futuregenerationtrust.co.uk/vacancies
To discuss the role with Jo Whitmore, CEO please call 01922 496570, selecting Option 6.
It is strongly recommended that potential candidates arrange a visit to the academy. Appointments can be made by emailing Emma Joyce at emma.joyce@futuregenerationtrust.co.uk.
Scheduled visit times are as follows:
- Monday 23rd February at 2pm
- Friday 27th February at 10am
- Monday 2nd March at 10am
- Friday 13th March at 10am
- Tuesday 17th March at 10am
- Monday 13th April at 2pm
Closing date: Wednesday 15th April 2026 at 3pm
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified by: Friday 17th April 2026 at 3pm
Selection activities will include you leading a tour of your current school with Jo Whitmore, CEO. These visits will take place either Monday 20th April or Tuesday 21st April 2026. A mutually convenient day and time will be confirmed nearer the time.
Interviews will take place: Thursday 23rd April 2026 & Friday 24th April 2026.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Willows Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 432 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Willows Primary Academy website
- Email address
- emma.joyce@futuregenerationtrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01922496570
Arranging a visit to Willows Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emma.joyce@futuregenerationtrust.co.uk.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Warren Farm Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 0QN
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Staffordshire and Stoke