Head of School

The Kingsbrook School; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 97,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive school culture

Professional development

Founding culture opportunity

Job summary

The Kingsbrook School in Aylesbury, part of the Insignis Academy Trust, is seeking a Head of School to lead a progressive new secondary with an Inclusion Unit. You will shape culture, drive curriculum execution and oversee daily operation from September 2027.

The role requires outstanding leadership, strategic vision and proven senior leadership in a secondary setting. The school, opening in 2022, will grow to full intake; the post carries a Leadership Scale L25-31 (£96,694 to £111,990) and a

Qualifications

• Outstanding leadership and people management within a school setting.
• Proven track record of improving student outcomes and culture.
• Ability to lead across curriculum, inclusion and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive culture and practice in the Inclusion Unit.
• Set strategic direction and oversee day-to-day school operations.
• Collaborate with the Insignis Academy Trust to deliver outstanding education.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Education

Experience in secondary school environment

Job description

The Kingsbrook School

Part of the Insignis Academy Trust

Head of School

Permanent, full time

Start date - September 2027

Salary Leadership Scale L25-31 (£96,694 to £111,990)

Closing Date: Monday 26th October 2026 at 12 noon

Are you ambitious, forward thinking, resilient and driven by a desire to enable all children to succeed? If you are then our Head of School position may be exactly what you are looking for!

At Insignis Academy Trust we are looking for a Head of School for The Kingsbrook School. This is an exciting opportunity to join this rapidly growing, inclusive new school in Aylesbury.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Head of School, who has a clear vision and strong leadership to build upon the schools’ achievements.

Opened in September 2022 to 180 year 7 students, the school will grow by each year of entry until full in 2027-28. Located at the heart of the Kingsbrook Estate in Aylesbury, the school boasts state of the art facilities across the mainstream school and a purpose-built Inclusion Unit for children with additional Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to establish, lead and drive culture and practice in the Inclusion Unit as the school continues to develop, as a key part of our energetic and passionate team.

We can offer you

• an inclusive school culture
• a school full of students who are keen to learn
• a strong commitment to your own professional development.
• the chance to be pivotal in the founding culture of the school and it’s journey to provide outstanding education to all children in the local community

We would like you

• to be an outstanding teacher
• to be a strong and sensitive leader who others follow
• have successful senior leadership experience working in a secondary school environment and show a keen knowledge of the curriculum intent and implementation
• to have high expectations of yourself and our students
• to be a team player willing to contribute to all aspects of school life.
• to have made a significant impact in your current role
• be a strong presence around the school and must be a clear strategic thinker, whilst at the same having the attention to detail and operational oversight that makes sure that routines and communication are effective

A strong candidate will be confident in leading any aspect of school life. The specific duties of the post will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Closing date - Monday 26th October 2026 at 12 noon

We encourage and value candidates who have varied lived experiences and inclusive mindsets, either due to their engagements in the world or due to their protected characteristics (as set out in the Equalities Act 2010). We are committed to continued development of a community that is representative of the environment in which we work and in nurturing an equitable society.

Insignis Academy Trust operates rigorous ‘safer recruitment’ practices and the successful candidates will be required to undertake the completion of satisfactory checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical report, confirmation of qualifications and documentation to prove Right to Work in the UK.

The Insignis Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.