Headteacher

Job Title: Headteacher Job Reference: EDV/2025/WA/49834 Location: Whittle Academy, Narberth Way, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2LH Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: Full‑Time Salary (Actual): £67,898 – £75,049 per annum Leadership Scale: L12 – L16 Closing Date: 12 Jan 2026, 9:00 am Interview Dates: 20 Jan 2026 (Tue) and 21 Jan 2026 (Wed) Start Date: April 2026 Position(s): 1 About This Role We are seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead Whittle Academy and join the Inspire Education Trust team. The successful candidate will provide visionary leadership, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and personal development across the school. You will champion our ethos of care, inclusion and aspiration, creating an environment where every child can thrive and soar beyond what they imagine possible. Working closely with the Executive Headteacher, Trust leaders and the Local Governing Body, you will shape the strategic direction of the school and inspire staff to deliver excellence. We Are Looking For Someone Who Has a proven track record of whole‑school improvement and successful leadership in a primary setting Demonstrates exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Brings strong expertise in curriculum development and inclusive education Can lead with integrity, resilience and emotional intelligence Builds positive relationships and works collaboratively with staff, parents, governors and the wider community Acts as an inspiring role model for pupils and staff alike All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting child welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training, and familiarize themselves with KCSIE Part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the Trust/Academy. During the interview, candidates will be asked for photo identification and, where applicable, proof of qualifications. Appointment is subject to DBS enhanced clearance plus two suitable professional references. Benefits Highly supportive and committed senior leadership team Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential advice and support, and free access to accredited counsellors Focus on staff wellbeing, including a network of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment Opportunity to join a committed and forward‑thinking team Employee benefits platform providing access to a range of benefits such as shopping discounts How To Apply All applications must be received electronically via our My New Term page. If you have any queries about the post, please email the Recruitment Team. Contact Details Helen Hastilow 024 7622 3542 LNKD1_UKTJ We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks, including enhanced DBS and reference checks. The postholder must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be asked to complete a self‑declaration to confirm any (non‑protected) criminal disclosures or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and its amendments. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre‑employment check, with effect from 1 Sep 2022, please note that an online search may form part of this recruitment process. Any offer of employment will be conditional until satisfactory completion of all mandatory pre‑employment checks. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulating activity relevant to children. #J-18808-Ljbffr