Headteacher

Jesson’s Church of England Primary School and our Diocese Trust are seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our large, diverse and vibrant school into its next phase. Following the retirement of our long‑serving Headteacher, this is a significant opportunity to shape the future of a community that is rich in potential and guided by a strong Christian vision. With over 700 pupils, a committed staff team and a clear foundation for improvement, Jesson’s is ready for a leader who can bring clarity, ambition and a deep commitment to securing the very best for every child. Rooted in the Church of England’s Vision for Education and the school’s ethos of “Be the best you can be,” you will lead with purpose, compassion and conviction.

We are looking for someone who will:

• take decisive ownership of school improvement and drive rapid, purposeful change
• elevate the quality of teaching, learning and curriculum across every phase
• use evidence, data and professional insight to secure sustained progress for all pupils
• grow capacity, confidence and leadership within a large and diverse staff team
• communicate with clarity, conviction and a strong sense of direction
• champion inclusion, belonging and mutual respect across school life
• uphold, model and deepen Jesson’s Christian ethos and values
• work in strong, solution‑focused partnership with the Trust and Local School Board
• place safeguarding, integrity and professional responsibility at the heart of leadership

Visits to the School

We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit Jesson’s before applying. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01384 816825.

Key Dates

• Applications close: Friday 13th November 2027
• Shortlisting: 17 November 2027
• Interviews:
• Day 1 - 25th November
• Day 2 - 26th November

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, and as part of our recruitment process, the Trust will carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates. This is to help identify any incidents or concerns that are publicly available which may pose a safeguarding risk or bring the Trust into disrepute. Any such findings will be shared with the recruitment lead and may be discussed at interview.

We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All required pre-employment checks will be undertaken, and offers of employment are subject to satisfactory outcomes. These include an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List information, identity checks, online checks, and verification of professional qualifications and references. Further details are available in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025.

This role involves regulated activity and is therefore subject to:

• An Enhanced DBS Check including the Children’s Barred List
• Verification through the DfE’s Check a Teacher’s Record (for applicable roles)

It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working with children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, as amended). Certain convictions or cautions are considered ‘protected’ and need not be disclosed. Guidance on disclosure is available on the Ministry of Justice website: Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. For information on the filtering of cautions and convictions, visit the DBS Filtering Guidance: DBS Filtering Guidance.

As a Trust, we are committed to ensuring that during all stages of recruitment and selection, no applicant is disadvantaged or discriminated against based on any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.