People are drawn to working in schools because they want to make a difference. As a teacher, you are directly responsible for the children in your classroom – with every lesson you help to develop their knowledge, their understanding of the world and their personal growth. It is a tremendous responsibility but a proud vocation that comes with an incredible sense of satisfaction.
As a school leader, the impact you have on children’s lives grows even further. This could mean you are responsible for a particular subject across a school, or for a particular year group or phase. With each leadership step you take, the amount of lives you can positively impact increases.
Headteacher
When you become a headteacher, that responsibility grows even further – you are a key figure in the community that goes beyond school and can positively impact children, families, school staff and also colleagues and people beyond your direct environment. It’s an incredible job, full of challenges and full of rewards.
A Head Teacher is the educational leader and administrator of a school. Their role involves overseeing various aspects of the school's operation, including academics, staff management, student welfare, and community engagement. The head teacher sets the educational vision and direction for the school. They establish goals, curriculum standards, and teaching methodologies that promote a high-quality learning experience for students.
In Coventry, we recognise the incredible job that our school leaders undertake and we look to support them as part of our wider partnership. If you want to progress your career as a school leader, this is a great place to do it.