The role

We are looking to appoint a senior leader to deliver on an area of the school development plan, which will be chosen in consultation with the Principal and Vice Principal from the list below:

•        Curriculum and Teaching
•        Inclusion
•        Achievement

We are committed to appointing the best leader and any area above can work within our strong, effective and growing senior leadership team. This post will involve leading a team of staff and whole school responsibilities.

 Us

At King James’s School, we are ambitious for the very best outcomes for every one of our students, and we believe that education is more than just examinations and lessons. Our school focuses on providing a holistic experience that inspires curiosity, builds confidence and character in our young people and prepares them for their future by giving them strong foundations and happy memories. 

We are a community-focused school built on respect, inclusion and the belief in valuing and developing people. We had a highly successful Ofsted in 2025 that highlighted we are a very good school that should now strive to be a great school, that is our ambition in all senses.   This is an opportunity to be a key part of our special school and our journey.

You

We are more interested in your leadership qualities and your professional character than in specific experiences or knowledge. You need to be a leader who understands how to set a strategic vision, how to inspire others at all levels to develop and implement that vision, how to see change and development through to completion and impact. You will be able to demonstrate a track record of impact in your leadership journey to this point. This post will suit someone who is professionally ambitious.

You will be a team player, who believes in leadership setting the example, you will be professionally reflective, collaborative and enjoy challenge. A hands-on leader who is solution focused and wants to be involved in the life of our community is important; a good sense of humour is also something we value. Finally, someone who believes in the potential of people, whether staff or student and wants to be a key part of shaping that culture in our school community. 

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  We ask all applicants to provide us with two references, which will be obtained prior to any interview.  We will also carry out online searches for all candidates who are shortlisted for interview as part of our due diligence.  Any successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service

(DBS) check. This post involves direct contact with children and is considered to be a regulated activity.  This role is exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, so most criminal convictions must be disclosed to us.

Applications

Completed applications must be submitted by 8:00 on Tuesday 4 May 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, or if you would like to attend one of the hosted Visit sessions, please contact Tracey Brook, PA to the Principal, on 01484 412990 or email her (staff.tbrook@kingjames.school).