HEADTEACHER – KINVER HIGH SCHOOL Invictus Education Trust To commence September 2026 or earlier if possible Permanent Contract Leadership Pay Range L23 (£88,951) – L29 (£103,030) Invictus Education Trust are recruiting for a Headteacher Kinver High School Are you ready to shape the future of education with ambition, vision, and drive? Invictus Education Trust is seeking an exceptional, resilient and values driven Headteacher to lead Kinver High School into its next chapter of improvement, development and continued success. This is a significant leadership opportunity for a leader who embodies courage, clarity and compassion, and who can galvanise a strong school community towards even greater ambition. We are looking for an inspirational and visionary Headteacher with a proven track record of demonstrating impact and achieving outstanding results. We are seeking someone who can bring meaningful, enduring change to students, colleagues and the broader community. Whether you are already leading a school or are an experienced senior leader ready to take the next step, if you have the drive, expertise and passion to shape the lives of young people, we would be delighted to hear from you. This is your opportunity to make a lasting difference and lead Kinver High School into an exciting future. At Invictus, we are bold, forward-thinking and relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Our well-established and highly experienced central team provides robust operational and strategic support, expertly managing all compliance and administrative functions. This enables you to focus your energy on delivering exceptional teaching, outstanding pastoral care and effective leadership—confident in the knowledge that you are fully supported in every aspect of school management. Our Trust comprises six secondary schools and one primary school, educating over 5,500 students across Dudley and South Staffordshire. We are united by a shared commitment to high standards, collaboration and the belief that every child deserves the best possible education and life chances. About Kinver High School Kinver High School is a highly successful, increasingly popular and oversubscribed 11–18 comprehensive school of around 800 students, located in the picturesque village of Kinver on the western fringe of the West Midlands. The school is strong, stable and forward-moving, with a clear trajectory of continued improvement and innovation. Key strengths include: Consistently above national outcomes since 2022 Strong performance across nearly all measures, reflecting high-quality teaching and sustained improvement Rapid growth from 4-form to 6-form entry due to rising popularity and oversubscription A wide and diverse intake, supported by our designated school coach transport service, drawing students from five local authorities A reputation that positions Kinver as the nonselective “selective” school of choice — families actively choose us for high standards, a strong culture and exceptional learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom Kinver High School is also home to THRIVE, our onsite Alternative Provision Base, which provides high-quality tailored support for students who require a more personalised pathway. THRIVE reflects our unwavering commitment to ensuring that every child — regardless of barriers, disadvantage, learning need or personal circumstance — can achieve, excel and realise their potential. Who We Are Looking For We are seeking a Headteacher who is: Ambitious, resilient and hardworking, with an unshakeable belief that all students can succeed Passionate about equity, equality of opportunity and ensuring that every child, including those facing barriers, succeeds academically, socially and personally A champion of exceptional teaching and learning, committed to modelling great practice and driving continuous improvement Deeply committed to developing colleagues, nurturing talent and building future leaders at every level Collaborative and team spirited, eager to contribute to and benefit from Trust wide partnership and shared expertise A leader who values inclusion, understands the complexity of alternative provision, and can maximise the life chances of all children — not just the already successful Driven by moral purpose, with the presence, empathy and determination to lead a vibrant, diverse and aspirational school community A Unique School and Community We offer: A once in a career opportunity to lead a thriving, oversubscribed high school at an exciting point of growth and development. Leadership of a school with a Sixth Form and an opportunity to shape and develop future post-16 academic and vocational pathways. The rare opportunity to lead a school with its own onsite Alternative Provision Base, THRIVE, enabling you to drive truly inclusive practice and support students who require tailored provision. A semirural village setting, with strong community identity, closeknit relationships, and high levels of parental support. Excellent sporting facilities, enabling broad curriculum opportunities and strong extracurricular provision. Access to our own school nature reserve, offering unique outdoor learning, wellbeing, and environmental education experiences for students and staff. The chance to lead and work with fantastic students who are respectful, ambitious, and proud of their school. A committed, talented and supportive staff team, working together with professionalism, care and a shared belief in the potential of every child. A school culture built on trust, collaboration and a strong sense of belonging, where every voice matters. Benefits of Being Part of Invictus Education Trust You will also enjoy: A dynamic, collaborative Trust environment where innovation, professional growth and new ideas are celebrated. The security of Teachers’ terms and conditions, including membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, supporting wellbeing, mental health and work life balance. Strong cross school networks and opportunities to contribute to and learn from Trust wide strategic development. The support of a highly skilled central services team, allowing you to focus on teaching, learning, pastoral excellence and leadership development. A role within a growing and ambitious Multi Academy Trust dedicated to making a real, measurable difference in the lives of young people across South Staffordshire and Dudley If you are ready to take on this exciting leadership role and want to make a lasting impact in a school with ambition, determination, and unlimited potential, we would love to hear from you! See how we’re delivering excellence every day, driven by unlimited ambition and a passion for transforming lives; discover why working with us means being part of something truly inspiring Work With Us | Invictus Education Trust Informal discussions and visits to the school are welcome. Please contact our Director of Secondary Education: Nikki Clifton on email nclifton@invictus.education or for further information please telephone Amy Buttery 01384 646510. Closing date: 11th February 2026 at 12 noon We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interview dates: Day 1 - Thursday 26th February 2026 Day 2 - Friday 28th February 2026 In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, as a part of our recruitment process we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the trust and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern. If we discover anything during our searches this will be passed onto the recruitment manager and discussed during interview. We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and expect all Staff and Volunteers to share this commitment. All necessary Safeguarding checks will be undertaken which must have satisfactory outcomes, otherwise the conditional job offer may be withdrawn. Details of the checks that will be undertake can be found in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. This role has been assessed as working in regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Positions at the school are exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to a post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). DBS Filtering guidance can be found on the GOV.UK website. As a Trust we are committed to ensuring that throughout our recruitment and selection process, no applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.