Head of School (Maternity Cover)
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About The Role
Head of School (Maternity Cover) at Beckbury CE Primary School
Required: Start of the Summer Term 2026
Salary: Leadership Level 1-5 (£51,773 - £57,137)
Contract type: Full time
Contract term: Temporary (Maternity Cover up to 52 weeks)
Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust invites applications for the position ofHead of School (Maternity Cover) at Beckbury Church of England Primary School. This is anexciting opportunity to provide leadership to a committed staff team and guide the nextphase of the school's development from April 2026, while the current Head of School is onmaternity leave.
Beckbury CE Primary School is a small, rural primary school which is part of ShropshireChurch of England Academies Trust, a thriving trust formed of eight Church of Englandprimary schools. There are 51 pupils on roll at the school. Beckbury School was judged'Good' in its last Ofsted inspection, noted for its strong curriculum, well-developed mathsand reading skills, effective SEND support, good pupil behaviour, and positive parentfeedback.
This role is ideally suited to an experienced senior leader seeking the opportunity to make atangible impact within a whole-school leadership position. The successful candidate will leada committed staff team, shape school development, and further develop their leadershipskills, all while being supported by the strategic oversight of the Trust's central team. TheTrust is committed to providing high-quality professional development, encouragement,and appropriate challenge to support the successful candidate throughout the maternitycover period.
The successful candidate will:
• be responsible for the effective day-to-day leadership of Beckbury School
• provide leadership and management of the curriculum and of teaching and learningacross the School which enables the School to give every pupil high quality educationwhich promotes the highest possible standards of achievement
• provide an outstanding model of classroom practice
• ensure that the school is an integral part of the local community, and take accountof, and respond to, feedback from pupils, parents and the wider community
• teach a class for 2 days each week- this will be the Year 4/5/6 class during theremainder of the academic year 2025-26
• work in close collaboration with other senior leaders and executive leaders acrossthe Trust (the role will involve some travelling to other schools within the Trust)
We offer the successful candidate:
• An exciting and challenging opportunity to join a highly experienced and professionalTrust-wide team
• Enthusiastic children who demonstrate good learning behaviours
• A dedicated and hardworking team of teachers and support staff
• A strong and highly effective local governing body
• A strong, and effective executive leadership team
• High standards of achievement and attainment
• A commitment to your continuous professional development through collaborativeworking and evidence-based approaches
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Mrs Rebecca Dyke,Schools' Business Manager on 01746 763455 or email[email protected] to make arrangements for a visit.
Closing date for applications: midday Friday 6th February 2026
Shortlisting: shortlisted candidates will be notified by email shortly afterthis date.
Interviews/Tasks: Thursday 12th February 2026
References will be taken up prior to interview.Enquiries or completed Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust application forms should beemailed to Mrs Rebecca Dyke, Schools' Business Manager via [email protected]
Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the Trust or within its schools to share thiscommitment.
The Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees.Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an Enhanced Disclosure, including a BarredList check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which youare applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
The successful applicant will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire. The Trustmay carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and in line withKeeping Children Safe in Education. This may help identify any incidents or issues that havehappened and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore with you at interview.
Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developingcommunity cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.