Headteacher

Bourne Education Trust; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 101,967 - 117,891; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two week half term

Professional development

Well-being support

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work

EAP access

Eye tests and flu vaccinations

Job summary

Chertsey High School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is seeking a Headteacher to provide outstanding leadership and management, ensuring the highest standards of learning and teaching so that every pupil accesses high-quality education to reach their full potential. The position is full-time and permanent, based in Addlestone.

The successful candidate will lead with a clear vision, collaborate with the Local Governing Committee and BET, and uphold the school’s values while driving improvement

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a school context.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.
• Ability to drive school improvement and high standards of learning and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school to ensure outstanding educational outcomes.
• Work with the Bourne Education Trust and Local Governing Committee to implement the school’s values and vision.
• Drive continuous improvement across all aspects of school life, including teaching, learning, and culture.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Details

We are seeking a Headteacher to join our team at Chertsey High School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

The Headteacher’s role is to provide outstanding and inspirational leadership and management of the school, creating an environment in which the highest possible standards of learning and teaching flourish and in which every pupil has access to high quality education to achieve their full potential.

About Chertsey High School

Chertsey High School is a truly inclusive and diverse community where every child is at the heart of our mission. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi‑academy trust comprising twenty‑five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives." Guided by our core values of knowledge, determination, and love, we are committed to providing the best education and support for each student.

Established in 2017, our school prioritises respect, high standards, and discipline and our rich curriculum also fosters a wide range of passions and talents.

We aim to develop students with strong moral values, curiosity, resilience, and respect. Our teaching and learning approach, based on the principle of RISE (Responsive, Inclusive, Scaffolded, Engaging), ensures that all students become life‑long learners.

Job title: Headteacher

Location: Addlestone, KT15 2EP

Start Date: January 2027

Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary: Leadership (Fringe), Scale 28‑34, £101,967 to £117,891

Responsible to: Trust Leadership

Benefits

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well‑being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work‑life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on‑site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities Include

• Working with colleagues in Bourne Education Trust, the Local Governing Committee and the school community to build upon the culture of continuous improvement that is currently embedded and epitomises the school's core values
• Strengthen the implementation of the school's well‑established values and vision across the school community
• Build upon the existing objectives and operational plans to drive continuous improvement and excellence

Essential Requirements

• An awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Proven track record of strong leadership

Our Culture

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How To Apply For This Role

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Benefits Summary

Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work‑life balance, family‑friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay.