Headteacher

Are you an experienced school leader ready to shape a school’s future and make a lasting difference to pupils lives?

We are recruiting a Headteacher to provide strategic direction and day to day leadership for a co-educational independent day school within an established education group, with a strong focus on growing pupil numbers.

This is an opportunity for a passionate, visible leader to develop teaching and learning, support staff and build a school culture where pupils feel safe, valued and motivated to achieve.

The role:

• Lead the school’s vision, strategy and improvement priorities.
• Drive high standards of teaching, learning and pupil achievement.
• Promote a positive, inclusive culture with high expectations for every pupil.
• Lead safeguarding and champion pupils’ wellbeing.
• Recruit, develop and inspire staff, building a collaborative and accountable team.
• Manage resources and budgets effectively alongside the wider education group.
• Build strong relationships with families, colleagues and external partners.
• Maintain a clear understanding of school performance and lead preparation for inspection.

The successful candidate will have:

• 3 years experience as a Head teacher
• Evidence of leading successful school improvement.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding, curriculum development and effective teaching.
• The ability to balance strategic leadership with the practical demands of running a school.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to lead through challenge and change.
• A clear commitment to inclusion, staff development and positive outcomes for pupils.