St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust

 Head of School

at

St Benedict Biscop CE Primary School, Wombourne

(SBMAT352)

Location:

School Road, Wombourne, South Staffordshire, WV5 9DZ

REQUIRED SEPTEMBER 2026

Salary Range L11 – L17 (£66,368 - £76,772)

Due to the retirement of the current Headteacher, the Trustees of St. Bartholomew’s CE Multi-Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an inspirational, values-driven and child-centred Head of School, who will lead St Benedict Biscop CE Primary School on the next stage of their journey.

St Benedict Biscop Church of England Primary School is a successful and happy one-form entry primary school serving approximately 199 pupils aged 3-11 in the beautiful South Staffordshire village of Wombourne. Outcomes are significantly above national figures

St. Benedict Biscop CE Primary School was graded as Good in their March 2023 Ofsted inspection, with Outstanding judgements for Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years Provision.

The successful candidate will be working closely with the local governing board and successfully leading the staff team to build upon and enhance the school’s many successes, so that all staff and children continue to thrive and flourish.

You will be part of our child-centred team who are committed to the highest standards being achieved by all individuals within our schools.

For more information about the school and Trust please see supporting documents.

We are seeking a child-centred leader with:

• A track record of raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils, as a direct result of their leadership contribution and support (at Assistant or Deputy Headteacher level);

• The proven ability to ensure that standards of teaching, learning and progress are consistently exceptional; 

• A commitment to championing inclusion, ensuring the needs of all learners are met with ambition, precision and compassion;

• Proactive and inspirational leadership who will sustain excellence, demonstrating the highest standards in curriculum leadership, staff development, governance, safeguarding, inclusion, and the quality of education across all areas;

• The ability to inspire and develop staff to be exceptional practitioners;

• A commitment to nurturing the whole child - academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually;

• Demonstrates strategic thinking combined with strong operational management skills;

• A proven, continual desire to improve their own leadership practice and respond with enthusiasm to developmental support;

• High expectations for the achievement and success of every child and member of staff;

• The proven ability to support, lead and inspire colleagues by example

• The ability to develop positive, collaborative relationships with all stakeholders;

• A commitment to upholding the Christian distinctiveness of the school and Trust.

Please make reference to the person specification criteria, and where possible cite personal examples, in your application.

We can offer you:

• Well-behaved, delightful, happy and enthusiastic pupils with a love for learning;

• W high performing school with an engaged, skilled and dedicated staff team;

• Supportive governors and Trust leaders, who want the very best for the school’s children, staff and parents;

• Excellent parental support and engagement;

• Access to Trust-wide professional development, collaboration and support networks;

• Exceptional Trust-wide support;

• Opportunities to contribute to Trust initiatives and share best practice;

• Wider, future promotional opportunities within St. Bartholomew’s CE Multi-Academy Trust, and beyond.

To discuss the role further, or to arrange visits to the school, please contact Katy Kent (CEO) via email at kkent@stbartsmat.co.uk  telephone: 07876 560125, or Frazer Smith (Deputy Director of Education) via email at fsmith@stbartsmat.co.uk.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.

Closing date for applications: Monday 23^rd February 2026, at 9.00 am

To apply: Please complete the application form and equality and diversity recruitment monitoring form and submit to jobs@stbartsmat.co.uk quoting reference SBMAT352 in the subject line of your email. Further information is available at www.stbartsmat.co.uk/vacancies 

St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS, Prohibition List, Barred List, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable professional references.

It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. For further information, please refer to the Trust's policy on ex-offenders.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies for all schools within St Bartholomew's CE Multi Academy Trust are available on the respective schools' websites. Links to all of our schools are available from the homepage.

With effect from September 2022 and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, shortlisted candidates may have their publicly available social media profiles (where applicable) checked by the Trust for posts going back up to 5 years and those candidates will therefore be expected to provide their social media “handles/platforms” if shortlisted.