Headteacher

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Headteacher

Leadership Scale 25-31 £93,424 - £108,202 pa (£96,694 - £111,990 post-pay award)
Permanent, Full Time

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to appointing an exceptional individual who has:

• Excellent leadership, management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Drive and commitment to ensure the school succeeds.
• A track record as an outstanding teacher and leader.
• Deep knowledge of teaching and learning and all aspects of the curriculum.
• Determination to ensure no learner is left behind so all learners reach their potential.
• Ability and desire to lead in all academic, pastoral, and business matters of the school.
• Total commitment to ensure the safeguarding of all children.
• A dedication to promoting Christian ethos and values in every aspect of school life.
• The ability to lead and inspire colleagues to provide the best possible education for our young people.

It is an exciting time to join the Wessex family as we grow. We offer:

• Professional induction, training and continuing professional development opportunities.
• Excellent collaboration across Trust settings, extensive learning communities and specialist subject leads to enhance the learning of our young people and enhance your personal development.
• Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, PAM Wellness who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee.

If you are a strategic thinker with the skills, ability, and passion to support young people and colleagues to achieve and flourish within a superb school, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply for this position, please complete a teaching staff application form, (available on our website), together with a letter of application for the attention of Mrs Jayne Keller (Chief Executive). Applications should be returned by email to HR@wessexlearningtrust .co.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, early applications are welcomed.

If you wish to discuss the role informally prior to making an application, please contact the HR team on the above email address.

Closing date: 16 November 2026 at midday
Interview dates: 26 and 27 November 2026

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Safeguarding Statement

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.