Headteacher

(Re-advertised)

Willows Primary Academy, Lichfield

Salary L15 - L21 (£73,105 -£84,699)

Full time, permanent

Anticipated starting salary, negotiable dependent on experience

To commence September 2026

Future Generation Trust (FGT) is a growing Trust of seven primary phase academies in Staffordshire.

FGT aims to create a strong positive culture in all of its academies in which valuable life skills will be delivered.  Quality teaching, built upon a foundation of care and support will lead to high levels of attainment, achievement and confidence, self-esteem and a love of learning.

Willows Primary Academy demands outstanding leadership and is a 2 form entry academy having 416 pupils.

We are looking for an existing Headteacher or experienced senior leader who has a track record of successfully implementing improvements in teaching and learning and maintaining a hugely positive environment in which all pupils and staff can flourish.

This is a Group 3 academy with a Headteacher salary range from L15 – L21.  We are looking to appoint a Headteacher for September 2026, with an anticipated starting salary between £73,105- £84,699 (negotiable depending on experience).

The successful applicant should be a strategic thinker, committed to creating a culture of continuous improvement. They will be able to clearly demonstrate the key skills and values that will enable them to successfully be role models for everyone at the academy.

We believe this vacancy represents an excellent opportunity for someone who is inspired and not daunted by the reputation the academy enjoys. The ideal candidate will be aspirational, innovative, and energetic. It is essential that they are driven to achieve outstanding educational practices and results.

You will have:

• recent successful leadership experience;

• a proven track record of leading school improvement and demonstrable impact in raising achievement;

• evidence of initiating and implementing strategies to embrace partnership working;

• successfully managed a team through change to bring about positive organisational developments.

We can offer:

• a dedicated and experienced academy with high ambitions for children;

• happy pupils who demonstrate excellent standards of behaviour and who enjoy learning;

• collaborative working with a wide range of academies.

• a supportive parental and wider community.

• a supportive mentor from within the trust. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust and it’s academies follow safer recruitment practices, and the successful applicants will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

All vacancies are subject to an enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application. It is an offence to apply for any role with Future Generation Trust if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Candidates are requested to read the application pack in full before submitting an application. A copy of the application pack and vacancy supporting documents can be found on the FGT website: https://www.futuregenerationtrust.co.uk/vacancies

To discuss the role with Jo Whitmore, CEO please call 01922 496570, selecting Option 6.

It is strongly recommended that potential candidates arrange a visit to the academy. Appointments can be made by emailing Emma Joyce at emma.joyce@futuregenerationtrust.co.uk. 

Scheduled visit times are as follows:

·         Monday 23rd February at 2pm

·         Friday 27th February at 10am

·         Monday 2nd March at 10am

·         Friday 13th March at 10am

·         Tuesday 17th March at 10am

·         Monday 13th April at 2pm

Closing date: Wednesday 15th April 2026 at 3pm

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified by: Friday 17th April 2026 at 3pm

Selection activities will include you leading a tour of your current school with Jo Whitmore, CEO. These visits will take place either Monday 20th April or Tuesday 21st April 2026. A mutually convenient day and time will be confirmed nearer the time.

Interviews will take place: Thursday 23rd April 2026 & Friday 24th April 2026.