Headteacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role

Governors are seeking an outstanding and ambitious

Headteacher who will

• Provide visible, collaborative leadership across the school community, building on an established school culture
• Develop our strong academic tradition within a nurturing environment where every student is valued for their unique qualities as a member of the school community.
• Champion inclusivity and social justice, empowering all members of the school community to enact positive change
• Lead, develop and support a talented staff team through a period of change
• Work in partnership with an experienced and committed Governing Board
• Bring energy, resilience and sound judgement to the daily challenges of running an excellent school, consistently seeking the best outcomes within a shared vision
• Take on an existing new build project, due for completion in 2030

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• A strong academic reputation within a supportive local grammar schools network
• A successful, well-run school with exemplary academic and pastoral outcomes
• An outstanding Senior Leadership Team and a dedicated staff body who demonstrate unwavering commitment and professionalism
• A genuine commitment to professional development and to staff wellbeing
• Intellectually curious, engaged and caring students
• A community of parents and carers who work productively alongside the school
• A Governing Board who actively support and challenge in order to achieve the highest standards of education

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.