Head Teacher

Wiltshire Career Site; Beaminster; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountjoy School in Beaminster, near the Jurassic Coast in West Dorset, invites applications for an inspiring Headteacher to lead the school from 1 January 2027. The new leader will work with a dedicated staff, strong governing body and close community links to secure continued improvement and a positive future for learners.

Closing date: 11.59pm Monday 14 September 2026. Interviews scheduled for 21 and 22 September 2026.

Job description

Salary: £84,699 - £116,456

Hours of work: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Mountjoy School for further information.

A bit about us:

Following the announced retirement of our current inspirational Headteacher, the Governing Body of Mountjoy School in Beaminster, close to the beautiful Jurassic Coast in West Dorset, will shortly be advertising for an inspiring, visionary, and compassionate new leader to take up the post from 1st January 2027.

All about the role:

Supported by a dedicated staff team, a skilled and supportive governing body, excellent community links, local partnerships and strong relationships with families, our school offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader to build on strong foundations and guide us into the next stage of our journey.

Closing date (and time): 11.59pm Monday 14th September 2026

Interview date: 21st & 22nd September 2026

Commencement date: 1st January 2027

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not 'protected' under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.