Headteacher

The Beaconsfield School; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Job summary

The Beaconsfield School in Beaconsfield, UK, is seeking a Headteacher to provide strategic leadership across the school and help shape the future of a Trust comprising 13 schools. You will drive a clear vision and culture, ensuring high quality education and empowering staff to deliver outstanding outcomes for every student.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to arrange a visit before applying. Closing date: Monday 21 September 2026 at 9.00 am.

Job description

Headteacher of The Beaconsfield School

Pay range: L29 - L35

Location: Wattleton Road. Beaconsfield HP9 1SU

This is an exciting time to be joining both this school and our Trust of 13 schools, comprising six primaries, six secondaries and a University Technical College. We are determined that provision makes the difference to the outcomes of children in all of our schools.

At Danes Educational Trust, our Headteachers are part of a collaborative team of leaders across the Trust who work together to develop optimistic, resilient learners and valued and empowered staff supported by our directors of education and inclusion and a central team of business professionals including Finance, Human Resources, IT, Marketing and Estates and Governance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to take the lead on the strategic development and direction of the school, providing a vision, culture and effective leadership that will ensure high quality education for all its students.

At The Beaconsfield School, we believe that seeing our school in action is the best way to understand its warmth, values, and potential. We strongly encourage prospective applicants to arrange a visit prior to submitting their application. It’s a chance to meet our dedicated staff, see our vibrant learning environment, and get a real sense of the community you could be leading.

The closing date for applications is Monday 21 September 2026 at 9.00 am.

Relocation assistance allowance subject to eligibility.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.