Headteacher Start Date: 1st January 2026 L15 - 21, £70293 - £81441 per annum Are you a dynamic and ambitious leader ready to take our thriving school to the next level? We are seeking a visionary experienced Headteacher for a January 2026 start, who will lead with passion, warmth, and determination. You will inspire and empower staff, children, parents, and community partners, driving innovation and excellence. St Richard’s CE First School is a wonderful, one and a half form entry, school in the heart of Evesham. We are proud of our church school status and our Christian ethos and vision underpins everything we do. We are also a fully inclusive school celebrating and welcoming families from all backgrounds, faiths and abilities from across Evesham and surrounding areas. It is St Richard’s mission that every member of our school family can stand as spiritual, confident, positive individuals, rooted in Christian values, empowered to face life’s challenges, reach their full potential and serve their community. We are looking for candidates that: Exemplify a vibrant and engaged Christian faith that shapes and inspires the school's ethos, fostering a community of worship and shared values Are an engaging and approachable leader with a clear vision and the ability to embrace change. Develop and execute a clear, actionable vision for the school's future, ensuring that strategic plans are realistic, sustainable, and focused on long-term success Foster a culture of trust and accountability, empowering staff to work independently towards well-defined and measurable objectives, while providing the necessary support to achieve these goals Create and facilitate opportunities for innovative practices that drive the school's success and enhance pupil outcomes Cultivate strong relationships within the wider school community and collaborate effectively with stakeholders and partners. Be able and ready to work in collaboration with other schools. We can offer you: Wonderful children with positive attitudes to learning and pride in their school; Hardworking, caring, dedicated and friendly staff and active parents; Governors committed to support and improvement; A nurturing working environment; Strong partnerships with our family of local schools; Professional development and career opportunities; An attractive salary and benefits package including funded CPD opportunities. If you are passionate about education and excited by the opportunity to lead a school where children can love learning and staff can thrive, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or for further details, please contact the school office on: 01386 446416 Email - office@st-richards.worcs.sch.uk Deadline for applications is 12 noon 29th August 2025 with interviews on 18th/19th September 2025. Safer Recruitment St Richard’s Church of England First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online checks. How to apply An application form and information pack be downloaded here or from our website or obtained by emailing: office@st-richards.worcs.sch.uk