Career Opportunities

Worcesters Primary - Headteacher

Leadership salary: L19-L25 Outer London

Full time, permanent contract, required September 2026

Worcesters, a 3 form entry primary school for 2-11 year olds is a ‘respectful and friendly school with community at its heart’

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic, committed individual who has the motivation and passion to lead our school. The school would welcome applications from external candidates to bring fresh ideas and skills to the Trust.

Worcesters is a happy, vibrant, inclusive school set in extensive grounds where children can develop into independent learners. At Worcesters, we work to ensure that every child feels secure in the caring environment which we endeavour to create at all times. We value parent contributions and hope that the partnership between home and school will provide a strong foundation for all pupils to grow and develop to their full potential.

Worcesters was a founding school in Attigo Academy Trust which was created for member schools to work in partnership whilst maintaining their agency and unique qualities. We celebrate the diversity and individuality of each community. Our Trust embraces inclusion and aims to achieve excellence for all. We ensure that our children have outstanding learning experiences and put opportunity for every child at the heart of everything we do. Our Trust is committed to working for the well-being of all by investing in our community.

If you think you have the skills needed and the desire to work in a school such as this then we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have:

proven leadership and management skills with the ability to personify the school’s vision
a passion to improve teaching and learning so all pupils are able to excel
the ability to adapt to an ever changing educational world
the skills to be an excellent communicator with parents, pupils, staff and the wider community
the ability to be a leader of learning who will promote a positive attitude in staff and pupils
the ability to embrace the Trust’s vision and work alongside other Headteachers in the Trust to improve outcomes for all pupils across each of the schools

We can offer:

a supportive environment to develop and grow your skills, strengths and leadership
a strong Executive Board team who meet on a regular basis providing support to each school in the Trust
a committed experienced group of Local Governors, Members and Trustees
a welcoming, friendly, culturally diverse school with enthusiastic learners who enjoy learning and work hard
the opportunity to innovate and be forward thinking
a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All candidates are required to complete the school’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ declaration and the disclosure and barring (DBS) check.

Please refer to the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy which can be found, alongside other school specific policies, on the school website: https://worcestersprimary.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Child-protection-and-safeguarding-policy-2024-1.pdf

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. If you would like to talk about the post or to arrange a visit and experience our unique school for yourself please contact Catherine Lane, our CEO via email: hr@attigoacademytrust.co.uk to make an appointment.

A Candidate Application Pack and Application Form can be downloaded from the Worcesters website (Join us section) https://worcestersprimary.co.uk/vacancies/

Completed applications should be emailed to hr@attigoacademytrust.co.uk

Closing Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 at 12pm (applications received after this time will not be accepted)

Shortlisting: Tuesday 24th February 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 10th March /Wednesday 11th March 2026