Headteacher

Overview

HEADTEACHER - KINVER HIGH SCHOOL Invictus Education Trust. To commence September 2026 or earlier if possible. Permanent Contract. Leadership Pay Range L23 (£88,951) - L29 (£103,030). Invictus Education Trust are recruiting for a Headteacher at Kinver High School. This is a significant leadership opportunity for a leader who embodies courage, clarity and compassion, and who can galvanise a strong school community towards ambitious improvement and continued success.

The Trust seeks an inspirational and visionary Headteacher with a proven track record of impact and achieving outstanding results, who can bring meaningful, enduring change to students, colleagues and the broader community. Whether you are already leading a school or an experienced senior leader ready to take the next step, if you have the drive, expertise and passion to shape the lives of young people, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Kinver High School is a highly successful, increasingly popular and oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school of around 800 students, located in the picturesque village of Kinver on the western fringe of the West Midlands. The school is strong, stable and forward-moving, with a clear trajectory of continued improvement and innovation.

• Consistently above national outcomes since 2022
• Strong performance across nearly all measures, reflecting high-quality teaching and sustained improvement
• Rapid growth from 4-form to 6-form entry due to rising popularity and over subscription
• A wide and diverse intake, supported by our designated school coach transport service, drawing students from five local authorities
• A reputation that positions Kinver as the nonselective "selective" school of choice - families actively choose us for high standards, a strong culture and exceptional learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom
• Kinver High School is home to THRIVE, our onsite Alternative Provision Base, which provides tailored support for students who require a more personalised pathway

• Ambitious, resilient and hardworking, with an unshakeable belief that all students can succeed
• Passionate about equity and ensuring that every child, including those facing barriers, succeeds academically, socially and personally
• A champion of exceptional teaching and learning, committed to modelling great practice and driving continuous improvement
• Deeply committed to developing colleagues, nurturing talent and building future leaders at every level
• Collaborative and team-spirited, eager to contribute to and benefit from Trust-wide partnership and shared expertise
• A leader who values inclusion, understands the complexity of alternative provision, and can maximise the life chances of all children
• Driven by moral purpose, with the presence, empathy and determination to lead a vibrant, diverse and aspirational school community

• A once in a career opportunity to lead a thriving, oversubscribed high school at an exciting point of growth and development
• Leadership of a school with a Sixth Form and an opportunity to shape and develop future post-16 academic and vocational pathways
• The chance to lead a school with its own onsite Alternative Provision Base, THRIVE, enabling truly inclusive practice and support for tailored provision
• A semirural village setting with strong community identity and high parental support
• Excellent sporting facilities and strong extracurricular provision
• Access to the school nature reserve, offering outdoor learning, wellbeing and environmental education experiences
• The opportunity to work with fantastic students who are respectful, ambitious, and proud of their school
• A committed, talented and supportive staff team working with professionalism and care
• A school culture built on trust, collaboration and belonging, where every voice matters

• A dynamic, collaborative Trust environment where innovation, professional growth and new ideas are celebrated
• The security of Teachers' terms and conditions, including membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellbeing, mental health and work-life balance
• Strong cross-school networks and opportunities to contribute to and learn from Trust-wide strategic development
• The support of a highly skilled central services team, allowing focus on teaching, learning, pastoral excellence and leadership development
• A role within a growing and ambitious Multi Academy Trust dedicated to making a real, measurable difference in the lives of young people across South Staffordshire and Dudley

If you are ready to take on this exciting leadership role and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you. Closing date: 11th February 2026 at 12 noon. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interview dates:
Day 1 - Thursday 26th…