About the team we are recruiting to

Group 3 Salary range 18 – 24

Starting point 18

Required for January 2026

Our school is a place where everyone, including our parents, is encouraged to learn and grow together.

Are you the inspirational ambitious leader who can take our popular school from ‘Good’ to ‘Outstanding’? If so, the children, staff and Governors of Gosford Park Primary School would like to meet you.

We are proud of our school and are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, energetic and dynamic person to join us.

Our focus now is standards and ensuring that our parents and community feel part of the school following the pandemic.

What is the job role?

  ‘A first-class community school with a first-class leadership and teaching team.’ (Ofsted)

 We offer:

• Well behaved, keen learners.
• A happy and talented team of staff who are committed to maintaining high standards.
• A diverse school community that reflects the rich cultural makeup of our city.
• A supportive and active parent and community partnership reflecting our village - style school 

Governors are looking for a headteacher who:

• Is visible and will encourage everyone to learn and grow together
• Has the drive and passion to ensure that all children achieve their full potential, combined with strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills.
• Has a passion for innovative leadership of teaching and learning.
• Has the desire to take on the challenges created by the changing face of primary education.
• Has the ability to maintain and strengthen existing good relationships with staff, governors, children, parents, other schools and the wider community.

Our children have said they would like a headteacher who:

• Is  calm , kind and understanding
• Is honest ,gets to know everyone and  listens to everyone's opinion
• Upholds the Gosford Park Values
• Has a good sense of humour

 Staff feedback confirms they need a headteacher who:

Who are we looking for?

Completed application forms should be submitted no later than noon on Friday 7th November using the online application link provided. Applicants are asked to use the personal statement section of the application form to explain how their skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements laid out in the person specification.

There is also a further question to address:

How would you approach the first 90 days in role? Please break this down month by month.

A shortlist of candidates will be selected by 14th November and invited to attend a selection process.

This will take place over two days on 

24th and 25th November with a series of activities including a formal interview.

References will be sought prior to interview.

School visits are encouraged and can be arranged via the school office either by phone (024 7622 3281) or email (lbaldwin@gosfordpark.coventry.sch.uk ). The dates of 4th November (pm) and 5th November (am) have been identified for these.

Our 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 required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

 Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council