Headteacher
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2026 |
| Location: | Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2AQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4df6890a-9c36-4c93-99fe-30d72c1e579d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a Headteacher who will:
•take decisive ownership of school improvement and drive rapid, purposeful change
•elevate the quality of teaching, learning and curriculum across every phase
•use evidence, data and professional insight to secure sustained progress for all pupils
•grow capacity, confidence and leadership within a large and diverse staff team
•communicate with clarity, conviction and a strong sense of direction
•lead confidently within a rich, diverse and inclusive community
•champion inclusion, belonging and mutual respect across school life
•uphold, model and deepen Jesson’s Christian ethos and values
•work in strong, solution-focused partnership with the Trust and Local School Board
•place safeguarding, integrity and professional responsibility at the heart of leadership
What the school offers its staff
What the Trust Offers
As a Headteacher within Elements Diocesan Learning Trust, you will benefit from:
•A strong Christian foundation, aligned with the Church of England’s Vision for Education, and clear support to lead Jesson’s vision with integrity.
•A structured and comprehensive induction, including mentoring, coaching and guided onboarding to ensure a confident transition into the role.
•Strategic leadership support from the Trust’s executive team, providing professional challenge, expert guidance and regular opportunities for reflection.
•Established leadership networks, enabling collaboration with fellow Headteachers and access to Trust-wide professional learning.
•High-quality professional development and leadership training to support ongoing growth and career progression.
•A committed Local School Board, offering strong governance, constructive challenge and community insight.
•A diverse and ambitious school community, characterised by inclusion, belonging and mutual respect.
•A capable and dedicated staff team, supported through clear expectations, professional development and a culture of collaboration.
•Robust operational support in safeguarding, HR, finance, data and school improvement
•A commitment to leader wellbeing, recognising the demands of headship and supporting sustainable effectiveness.
•The opportunity to shape the next phase of Jesson’s development, strengthening its Christian distinctiveness and securing excellent outcomes for pupils.
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.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a Headteacher who will:
•take decisive ownership of school improvement and drive rapid, purposeful change
•elevate the quality of teaching, learning and curriculum across every phase
•use evidence, data and professional insight to secure sustained progress for all pupils
•grow capacity, confidence and leadership within a large and diverse staff team
•communicate with clarity, conviction and a strong sense of direction
•lead confidently within a rich, diverse and inclusive community
•champion inclusion, belonging and mutual respect across school life
•uphold, model and deepen Jesson’s Christian ethos and values
•work in strong, solution-focused partnership with the Trust and Local School Board
•place safeguarding, integrity and professional responsibility at the heart of leadership
What the school offers its staff
What the Trust Offers
As a Headteacher within Elements Diocesan Learning Trust, you will benefit from:
•A strong Christian foundation, aligned with the Church of England’s Vision for Education, and clear support to lead Jesson’s vision with integrity.
•A structured and comprehensive induction, including mentoring, coaching and guided onboarding to ensure a confident transition into the role.
•Strategic leadership support from the Trust’s executive team, providing professional challenge, expert guidance and regular opportunities for reflection.
•Established leadership networks, enabling collaboration with fellow Headteachers and access to Trust-wide professional learning.
•High-quality professional development and leadership training to support ongoing growth and career progression.
•A committed Local School Board, offering strong governance, constructive challenge and community insight.
•A diverse and ambitious school community, characterised by inclusion, belonging and mutual respect.
•A capable and dedicated staff team, supported through clear expectations, professional development and a culture of collaboration.
•Robust operational support in safeguarding, HR, finance, data and school improvement
•A commitment to leader wellbeing, recognising the demands of headship and supporting sustainable effectiveness.
•The opportunity to shape the next phase of Jesson’s development, strengthening its Christian distinctiveness and securing excellent outcomes for pupils.
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.