St. John’s Church of England Middle School Academy

Watt Close, Bromsgrove, Worcs. B61 7DH

NOR: 680

Age Range : 9-13

Post: Headteacher

Grade: Group 5, L26-L32

Responsible to: Local Governing Body and ultimately The Board via the CEO

Contract type: Full time permanent position

Required from: September 2025 if possible.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a Middle school that was judged ‘Good with Outstanding features’ in October 2023 and continues to go from strength to strength. St. John’s has an excellent reputation in the local community, has extremely high Key Stage 2 results in terms of both attainment and achievement, has pupils who are highly motivated and make excellent progress in their four years at the school and an amazing staff team committed to ensuring the school maintains and develops its excellent status as a proud founding member of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust.

The Board and the Local Governing Body are therefore looking for an inspirational and exceptional leader who:

•has a track record of success and proven leadership skills in Middle schools

•can develop, motivate and manage high performing teams

•is passionate about securing outstanding teaching and learning and high standards of achievement

•is driven to provide the best educational and enrichment opportunities for all our pupils

•can lead, inspire and motivate pupils, staff, Parents/Carers and Governors

•will embrace and promote the Church ethos of the school as part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust

The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the well-being of children and young people, and upholding fundamental British values. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references, and pre-employment checks. An online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates. This search will not influence the shortlisting process, and any concerns raised during the search will be discussed at interview. Shortlisted applicants will also need to complete a self-declaration form.

Visits to the school are welcomed.

Please note, candidates who are not shortlisted for interview will not be given feedback. If you have not heard from us by Friday 23rd May, please assume you have not been successful.

To arrange a school visit or request an application form please contact:

Emily Kolb –Clerk to the Governing Body, using the email address noted on the attached advert.

Closing date: Monday 19th May 2025 at 9am

Interviews: Thursday 5th June 2025