Headteacher

Wiltshire Council; Ludgershall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a passionate Headteacher for The Wellington Academy in Ludgershall, UK. The role involves leading with a focus on excellence in education and implementing the Trust's strategic aims. Successful candidates will oversee effective systems and processes, ensuring the school's ethos reflects the Trust’s direction. The position offers a variety of employee benefits, career progression opportunities, and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

Free annual Flu Vaccines

Discounted Gym Memberships

24-hour counselling helpline

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working solutions

Excellent Pension Schemes

Career Progression

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering excellence in education.
• Commitment to aligning leadership with the Trust’s values and vision.
• Ability to lead and manage effective systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school’s ethos aligns with the Trust’s aims.
• Identify barriers to school effectiveness.
• Lead the development of improvement strategies.

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to join Ascend Learning Trust as Headteacher at The Wellington Academy, someone who is passionate about delivering excellence in education and committed to aligning their leadership with the Trust’s values and vision.

The successful candidate will be accountable for ensuring the school’s ethos and strategic direction reflect the aims of the Trust, while establishing and overseeing effective systems, processes, and policies. You will identify barriers to school effectiveness and lead the development of realistic, timely improvement strategies that fit within the Trust’s school improvement framework, working closely with the Trust to ensure these strategies are implemented successfully and progress is monitored toward achieving the school’s objectives.

As a key member of the Trust Educational Leadership Team (TELT), you will be the school’s lead advocate for the Trust and play a vital role in delivering Excellence in Education for every child across the Trust.

Why Choose Us?

The Wellington Academy opened in 2009 and is an ambitious, forward‑thinking 11‑18 Academy situated in a beautiful location in Tidworth, on the outskirts of Salisbury in Wiltshire.

Our curriculum breadth is focused on ensuring every pupil is exposed to the widest range of subjects possible to equip them to leave school ready to achieve their dreams and fulfil their goals. The Wellington Academy’s vision for all our pupils is that they become inquisitive, ambitious and independent young adults, and when they leave us, they will have the skills, knowledge, and character they need to take them on to university or the workplace.

We create a sense of belonging for everyone; all young people receive a holistic, world‑class education regardless of where they come from or their life challenges. They will leave our community with outcomes that open doors to a fulfilling and successful future.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing
• Free annual Flu Vaccines
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• 24‑hour access to free counselling helpline for family, debt advice
• *Annual ‘Wellbeing Day’
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working solutions
• Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national stores
• Excellent Pension Schemes
• Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes
• Health and Fitness Schemes (available at additional cost)
• Career Progression
• Instructional Coaching for Teachers
• Developmental performance management conversations
• Apprenticeship opportunities for ‘on the job training’
• Investment in your career, internal and external talent solutions
• Recognition and Reward – including service awards
• Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful 6‑month probation.

Apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the PA to the Executive Team to arrange a call or visit with the CEO: [e-mail].

To apply for this position, please do so via MyNewTerm.

Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.

At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team.

Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively. We embrace the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, and our aim is to make this a reality. If you need any assistance completing your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01793 781485 or alternatively you can email [e-mail].