Headteacher

Headteacher Gender of entry : Boys Age : Secondary School Area : Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex Start Date : April / September 2025 (Sooner is Desirable) Salary : Competitive, Dependent on experience (Leadership) Contract Type : Fulltime, PermanentA highly reputable and well-established Boys' secondary school in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, is seeking an inspirational and dynamic Headteacher to lead the school into its next chapter of success. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a vibrant and forward-thinking educational community.The Role : The successful candidate will : Provide strategic leadership and operational management to ensure the highest standards of education and student outcomes.Champion the school’s ethos, promoting an inclusive and supportive environment where every student can thrive.Lead and inspire a dedicated team of staff, fostering professional development and collaboration.Engage effectively with students, parents, governors, and the wider community to build positive relationships and enhance the school's profile.Oversee the development and implementation of the school’s curriculum, ensuring it meets statutory requirements and reflects best practice.Manage resources effectively, including budgeting, staffing, and facilities management, to maintain a safe and productive learning environment.The Successful Candidate Will Have : Proven leadership experience within a secondary school setting, ideally as a Headteacher or a highly experienced Deputy Head.A strong track record of improving educational outcomes and driving school improvement.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and influence others.A thorough understanding of current educational legislation, Ofsted requirements, and best practices.A commitment to promoting a culture of excellence, inclusion, and high expectations.Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant leadership qualification (e.g., NPQH) are desirable.How to Apply : To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit a comprehensive CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. Early applications are encouraged as the school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.Join this thriving school and lead with passion, integrity, and vision!All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website