Fort Royal Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a 
Headteacher.

School: Fort Royal Community Primary School
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: L25-31 £93,424-£108,202
Contract: Full Time and Permanent
ECTs Considered: No

Our current headteacher is retiring from their position and we are seeking to appoint 
a leader who is able to build on the achievements of the school as it progresses on 
the next exciting phase of its development. Are you the right person for the job?

WE NEED SOMEONE SPECIAL WHO: 

• has a passion for teaching and learning, within a special school;
• will inspire, motivate, challenge and support the pupils, staff, parents and 
carers and the wider community
• sets high expectations for all; 
• is a strategic leader with a clear vision for future progress:
• is confident in implementing the new Ofsted framework;
• is passionately committed to helping all young people to achieve success and 
set their own high aspirations; 
• has a clear vision of special educational needs expectations - how to achieve 
it and has the ability to make it happen; 
• has excellent inter-personal, communication, analytical and organisational 
skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a school with:
• Children who are happy and confident and have real pride in their school and their own 
achievements;
• Highly professional staff who are enthusiastic, innovative and dedicated to a shared vision to 
be the school of choice in the community; 
• An active and supportive governing body which is committed to working with the 
Headteacher to continue the strategic development of the school, whilst acknowledging the 
significant pressure under which headteachers operate.

Fort Royal Community Primary School is a Local Authority maintained school set in Worcester 
with 209 on roll (Pupil Admission Number is 200) and a Good Ofsted rating September 2021.
Please view our website at: www.fortroyal.co.uk for more information about the school, its 
achievements and the curriculum. 
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young 
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate 
will be subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance.
We actively encourage visits to our school to see just how special our children are and to meet 
our team. Please arrange directly with the school office by calling 01905 355525.
Closing date: 14th January 2026
Shortlisting: If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by telephone
Interviews: – Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th February - please ensure you are available for 
both dates.

It is essential that applicants use the Worcestershire agreed application form. We 
cannot accept CVs