Headteacher

Jesson's Church of England Primary School is recruiting a headteacher to replace a long-serving head who is retiring, at a school of over 700 pupils. The post centres on driving school improvement, raising the quality of teaching and curriculum across every phase, and building the capacity of a large staff team. It is shaped by the school's Christian ethos and works in partnership with the Diocese Trust and Local School Board.

Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start is Spring or Summer 2027.

• Lead school improvement and drive rapid, purposeful change
• Raise the quality of teaching, learning and curriculum across every phase
• Use evidence, data and professional insight to secure sustained progress for all pupils
• Build capacity, confidence and leadership within the staff team
• Communicate with clarity, conviction and a clear sense of direction
• Champion inclusion, belonging and mutual respect across school life
• Uphold, model and deepen the school's Christian ethos and values
• Work in solution-focused partnership with the Trust and Local School Board
• Put safeguarding, integrity and professional responsibility at the heart of leadership

• Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List information
• Verification through the DfE's Check a Teacher's Record, where applicable
• Identity and online checks
• Verified professional qualifications and references
• Not barred from working with children

• Values-driven, inspiring leadership
• Thrives in a collaborative Trust environment