Headteacher

Fort Royal Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a Headteacher.

School: Fort Royal Community Primary School

Start Date: September 2026

Salary
: L25-31 £ 93,424-£108,202

Contract: Full Time and Permanent

ECTs Considered: No

Our current headteacher is retiring from their position and we are seeking to appoint a leader who is able to build on the achievements of the school as it progresses on the next exciting phase of its development. Are you the right person for the job?

• has a passion for teaching and learning, within a special school;
• will inspire, motivate, challenge and support the pupils, staff, parents and carers and the wider community;
• sets high expectations for all;
• is a strategic leader with a clear vision for future progress;
• is confident in implementing the new Ofsted framework;
• is passionately committed to helping all young people to achieve success and set their own high aspirations;
• has a clear vision of special educational needs expectations - how to achieve it and has the ability to make it happen;
• has excellent inter-personal, communication, analytical and organisational skills.

• Children who are happy and confident and have real pride in their school and their own achievements;
• Highly professional staff who are enthusiastic, innovative and dedicated to a shared vision to be the school of choice in the community;
• An active and supportive governing body which is committed to working with the Headteacher to continue the strategic development of the school, whilst acknowledging the significant pressure under which headteachers operate.

Fort Royal Community Primary School is a Local Authority maintained school set in Worcester with 209 on roll (Pupil Admission Number is 200) and a Good Ofsted rating September 2021. Please view our website at:  for more information about the school, its achievements and the curriculum. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance. We actively encourage visits to our school to see just how special our children are and to meet our team. Please arrange directly with the school office by calling

Closing date: 14th January 2026

Shortlisting:
If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by telephone.

Interviews: – Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th February - please ensure you are available for both dates.

It is essential that applicants use the Worcestershire agreed application form. We cannot accept CVs.