What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
What the school offers its staff
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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