Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Cheddar; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced leisure centre membership

Cycle to work scheme

PAM Wellness 24/7 helpline

Face-to-face counselling for employees

Staff assistance programme

Job summary

The Wessex Learning Trust is inviting applications from an outstanding leader and teacher to drive excellence across academic and pastoral strands. The successful candidate will lead in curriculum, safeguarding and school-wide initiatives while inspiring colleagues to deliver the best possible education for young people.

We seek a visionary leader with a proven track record in teaching and leadership, committed to promoting Christian values and safeguarding across all activities.

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership, management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Drive and commitment to ensure the school succeeds.
• Track record as an outstanding teacher and leader.
• Deep knowledge of teaching and learning and all aspects of the curriculum.
• Determination to ensure no learner is left behind so all learners reach their potential.
• Ability and desire to lead in all academic, pastoral, and business matters of the school.
• Total commitment to safeguarding of all children.
• Dedication to promoting Christian ethos and values in school life.
• Ability to lead and inspire colleagues to provide the best possible education.

Responsibilities

• Lead in all academic, pastoral, and business matters of the school.
• Safeguard all children and promote Christian ethos across the school.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Drive

Commitment

Outstanding teacher

Curriculum knowledge

No learner left behind

Christian ethos

Team leadership

Tools

PAM Wellness

Job description

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

15/11/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to appointing an exceptional individual who has:

Excellent leadership, management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Drive and commitment to ensure the school succeeds.

A track record as an outstanding teacher and leader.

Deep knowledge of teaching and learning and all aspects of the curriculum.

Determination to ensure no learner is left behind so all learners reach their potential.

Ability and desire to lead in all academic, pastoral, and business matters of the school.

Total commitment to ensure the safeguarding of all children.

A dedication to promoting Christian ethos and values in every aspect of school life.

The ability to lead and inspire colleagues to provide the best possible education for our young people What the school offers its staff It is an exciting time to join the Wessex family as we grow.

We offer:

Professional induction, training and continuing professional development opportunities.

Excellent collaboration across Trust settings, extensive learning communities and specialist subject leads to enhance the learning of our young people and enhance your personal development.

Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme.

A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, PAM Wellness who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee Commitment to safeguarding The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

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