Head of School - Ryecroft C.E. Middle School & Windsor Park CE Middle School

Head of School

Ryecroft C.E. Middle School & Windsor Park CE Middle School

Required for January 2026 or sooner if possible

Location: Ryecroft CE Middle School ST14 5PB & Windsor Park CE Middle School ST14 7JX
Permanent, full-time

Leadership Scale L14 - L18

Are you ready to lead with purpose, inspire excellence, and shape the future of two ambitious Church of England middle schools?

We are seeking a passionate and visionary Head of School to join our leadership team and drive teaching and learning across Ryecroft CE Middle School in Rocester and Windsor Park CE Middle School in Uttoxeter-two vibrant schools united by a strong Christian ethos and a commitment to pupil success.

Working in close partnership with our Executive Headteacher, you will play a central role in leading school improvement, nurturing high-quality teaching, and empowering every child to thrive-academically, socially, and spiritually. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of two schools committed to high standards, inclusive values, and a distinctive Christian ethos. Both schools are proud members of the Innovate 2 Educate Partnership, a group of schools grounded in collaboration, ambition and support.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has energy, enthusiasm and passion for middle school education
• Can bring pace, focus and clarity to school improvement
• Has a proven track record of raising standards and leading successful teams
• Is committed to developing both pupils and staff through a culture of high expectations, care and collaboration
• Will uphold and promote the Christian character of both schools
• Can lead with confidence in the strategic integration of technology, including the implementation of iPads to enhance teaching, learning and pupil engagement

In return, we offer:

• The chance to lead with impact across two welcoming and ambitious schools
• A supportive Executive Headteacher and committed trust leadership
• Access to professional development, leadership coaching and trust-wide networks
• Pupils who are enthusiastic, polite and eager to learn
• A real opportunity to make a lasting difference in a faith-led, child-centred environment
• Involvement in an exciting digital strategy to become an Apple-accredited learning environment

If you are a values-driven leader who thrives on challenge, leads with integrity, and wants to make a real difference across two unique settings, we would love to hear from you.

To apply or for more information, please visit our Trust website or contact our Business Manager, Mrs Tracey Evans, . Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged and are available on the following dates:

Ryecroft CE Middle School ST14 5PB - Wednesday 25 th June 2025 at 10.30am or Tuesday 1 st July 2025 at 1.30pm

Windsor Park CE Middle School ST14 7JX - Thursday 26 th June 2025 at 10.30am or Monday 30 th June 2025 at 2.00pm

Closing date: Monday 7 th July 2025 -12.00 noon. References will be requested at this stage
Interviews: Tuesday 15 th July 2025

Candidates who are shortlisted will be informed by telephone or email, if possible.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be found below.

Applications should be submitted with a covering letter by email to:

CV's alone will not be accepted

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search may be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which may indicate that you are unsuitable to work with children and that we might want to explore with you at interview. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying