Headteacher vacancy

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become the Headteacher of Red Hill C of E primary school in Worcester. The Governing Body, staff and children are seeking to appoint a distinctive Headteacher for our distinctive school. We need a collaborative leader who is a natural communicator, they will require a hands-on approach and a willingness to engage warmly and wholeheartedly with the whole life of the school. A proactive commitment to equality, inclusion and well-being is essential. All staff share this commitment and it is reflected in how our school operates.

Main purpose

The headteacher will:

• Develop and sustain the school’s ethos and strategic direction together with the governing board and Senior Leadership Team

• Establish and oversee systems, processes and policies so the school can operate effectively

• Identify problems and barriers to school effectiveness, and with the Senior Leadership Team, develop strategies for school development that are realistic, timely and suited to the school’s context

• Work collaboratively with senior leaders to make sure these school development strategies are effectively implemented

• Monitor progress regularly, utilising an embedded structure of middle and senior leader responsibilities, making full use of data to drive improvement

• Allocate financial resources appropriately, efficiently and effectively

Qualities

The Headteacher will:

• Uphold public trust in school leadership and maintain high standards of ethics, behaviour and professional conduct

• Uphold the Christian values of the school, working with both the Diocese and Parish

• Build positive and respectful relationships across the school community

• Serve in the best interests of the school’s pupils

• Work collaboratively

• Be motivated by value-based beliefs, including equality, access and inclusion, that are demonstrated through all interactions, decisions and actions

Contact us

Please note, we are only able to accept applications made via our application form. This, including additional information, such as booking a school tour, must be requested to Karen Powell, Clerk to Governors: clerk@redhill.worcs.sch.uk

Tours of school: Thursday 28th April 2022 & Thursday 26th May 2022

Closing date: 13:00, Friday 3rd June 2022

Interview dates: Wednesday 29th / Thursday 30th June 2022

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Staff update - 25th March 2022