Primary School Headteacher & Peer Coach Leader

Job Summary

Primary School Headteacher – Stratford‑upon‑Avon Primary School, Warwickshire

Salary: Group Size 2, Headteacher range L15 – L21 (£73,105 – £84,699 per annum). Additional £5,450 per annum for Professional Peer Coach.

Contract: Permanent, full‑time.

Closing Date: 2:00pm Friday 12th June 2026.

Start Date: January 2027 (potential earlier subject to availability).

Responsibilities

• Lead the school’s educational vision and strategy, ensuring outstanding outcomes for all pupils.
• Act as a fully trained professional peer coach for the Trust, providing leadership support to other schools.
• Maintain a safe, supportive and stimulating environment for all children, irrespective of background or ability.
• Build strong relationships with parents, the community and external stakeholders.
• Oversee safeguarding and child protection policies, ensuring all staff share this commitment.
• Champion the Trust’s values and ensure excellence in all aspects of school life.

Qualifications and Experience

• Existing senior leader with a proven track record of leadership impact at primary level.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to inspire high expectations of staff.
• Strong communicative ability to articulate a clear vision for the school.
• Experience in developing children to reach their full potential, regardless of background.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.
• Ability to speak fluent English and meet confidence requirement under Immigration Act 2016.
• Professional Peer Coach training or willingness to undertake training.

Benefits

• Additional allowance per annum for Professional Peer Coach role.
• Trust‑led school development support.
• Access to training, resources and networking through the Trust’s Institute of Education.
• Professional networking, conferences and residential opportunities.
• Additional planning days built into the term‑time calendar.
• Flexible PPA arrangements and proactive workload support.

Equal Opportunities

Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment and complies with the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and requires fluent spoken English.

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