Headteacher

This is a rare opportunity to lead Hodge Hill Primary at a pivotal moment of change. With a new CEO joining in September 2026 and a brand-new school building opening in 2026-27, this role is about more than leadership — it’s about shaping the future.

Why this role stands out

• Lead a school at the heart of its community through a major transformation
• Shape a new learning environment and culture from the ground up
• Be part of a Trust with a bold, ambitious vision for excellence

What you’ll be part of

• A collaborative Trust where leaders are supported and developed
• A culture of coaching, challenge, and shared success
• A team committed to impact, not just outcomes

Who we’re looking for

• A values-driven leader who:
• Has the ambition to drive lasting change
• Believes in improving life chances through education
• Is ready to lead a school into a new chapter

The opportunity

• Build a high-performing, community-centred school
• Grow as a leader within a supportive Trust
• Create a legacy that lasts for generations

Application and contacts

This is your moment. If you’re ready to lead something meaningful and be part of something bold, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply: For further information, including the job description, person specification, and details of the application process, please refer to the attached pack. If you would like to discuss the role or the application process in more detail, please contact Collette O’Connell (People Lead) at collette.oconnell@createpartnershiptrust.org.uk. Prospective applicants are also encouraged to arrange an informal conversation or visit prior to applying. To do so, please contact Collette O’Connell at collette.oconnell@createpartnershiptrust.org.uk or Joanne Harrison, CEO (from September 2026), at jo.harrison@create.org.uk.

Timeline

• CLOSING DATE: 11th September 2026 9.00am
• INTERVIEWS: 24th and 25th September 2026

Safeguarding and legal

Create Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. This post is covered by part 7 of the immigration act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement of this role.

Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates for positions at Create Partnership Trust. The searches are carried out to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the Trust might want to explore with the candidate at interview. Please read our safeguarding policy prior to applying to work with us; a link is provided in the attached pack.