Head Teacher

Randstad Education; Warminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Warminster is seeking an experienced Headteacher to lead a small school. This role involves both teaching and non-contact responsibilities, with a strong focus on personal development and behaviour management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, a commitment to safeguarding, and the ability to build relationships within the community. Apply now to contribute to a nurturing educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational leadership.
• Commitment to safeguarding practices.
• Ability to engage with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school with a focus on personal development and behaviour.
• Manage the organisation and ensure high standards.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Discrimination awareness

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Safeguarding training

Job description

Headteacher - Specialist School

Do you have a passion for providing exceptional leadership in a small, nurturing educational setting?

Compass Community Schools is seeking an inspirational and committed Headteacher to lead one of our small schools (maximum 12 pupils). You will play a vital role in our excellent leadership team, embodying our vision and ethos, and modelling a consistently aspirational approach that ensures 'Highest Expectations for All'.

The Role: Leadership, Management, and Impact

This crucial role reports directly to the Regional Executive Headteacher. You will be responsible for the effective day-to-day leadership and management of the school.

A primary focus will be holding responsibility for Personal Development and Behaviour and Attitudes.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Strategic Leadership and Development: Ensure the school's vision is clearly articulated and acted upon by all staff. Provide strategic leadership to drive high standards for 'Behaviour and Attitudes' and 'Personal Development'.
• Leading Provision: Monitor and evaluate school performance to ensure all practice is as good as our best. You will work closely with families and carers to ensure behaviour expectations are well understood and adhered to community-wide.
• Leading People: Act as a role model and set the tone, creating and sustaining effective professional relationships with all staff. Elicit high performance from colleagues through rigorous, supportive appraisal processes.
• Managing the Organisation: Manage finances and commission resources to enable the best-possible provision for Personal Development and Behaviour and Attitudes. In the absence of the Head Teacher, you will be responsible for the oversight of the school's day-to-day running.
• Safeguarding: Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) within the school, working closely with the Deputy DSL (Executive Regional Headteacher). You will actively promote welfare and adopt exceptional safeguarding practice to contribute towards the school's excellent culture of safeguarding.
• Accountability and Community: Produce regular and timely reports regarding school performance for the Director of Education and Governors. Demonstrate sustained determination to ensure and encourage good relations between the school and its families, carers, and the wider community.

Teaching Commitment: This post is envisaged to be 50% teaching and 50% non-contact.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a candidate who will:

• Develop the leadership skills of staff at all levels
• Ensure the professional development programme meets both whole school and individual needs
• Actively challenge and address discrimination, ensuring the school reflects a vibrant and inclusive ethos that promotes diversity, unity, and community cohesion
• Collaborate with other Compass Community Schools to pursue and attain shared goals

If you are ready to manage resources to ensure the best outcomes and hold responsibility for driving improvements in Personal Development and Behaviour and Attitudes, we encourage you to apply.

For more information or to apply, please call Paul Hirchfield on 01293 527416 or email [e-mail]