Headteacher

Beech Hall School Ltd; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Beech Hall School Ltd, a Beech Hall School independent institution, invites applications for Headteacher. Start January 2027, with a salary up to £95,000 depending on experience. The role requires NPQH and substantial senior leadership background within K12 education, including Independent school experience.

You will lead a high-performing team, drive standards, ensure safeguarding, and foster an inclusive culture across a 16-acre campus with a commitment to excellent learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• NPQH required or equivalent educational leadership qualification.
• Proven experience as Headteacher or senior school leader in a school setting.
• Strong track record of raising standards and improving outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all school life areas.
• Ensure high standards of teaching, safeguarding, wellbeing and student achievement.
• Work with governors, parents and the group to foster inclusion and excellence.
• Develop and mentor high-performing staff teams through coaching and professional development.
• Use data and QA processes to drive student outcomes and informed decisions.
• Oversee school operations, resources and financial sustainability.
• Build partnerships with parents, external agencies and the wider community.
• Collaborate with the Blenheim Schools Group to share best practice and drive growth.
• Act as an ambassador for the school and enhance its reputation.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Data-driven decision making

Effective communication

Education

NPQH

Independent K12 experience

Headteacher or senior school leader

Job description

Empowering Every Learner, Inspiring Every Day

Job Title: Headteacher
Location: Beech Hall School, Beech Hall Drive, Cheshire, SK10 2EG
Salary: Up to £95,000 per annuum (depending on experience, not pro rata)Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2027

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the School

Set within a beautiful 16-acre site on the edge of the Peak District, Beech Hall School is a thriving independent school for children aged 6 months to 18 years. With small class sizes, high expectations and a personalised approach to learning, we empower every student to achieve their full potential.

Part of OFG Education, we combine academic excellence with a rich range of sporting, creative and personal development opportunities, ensuring every child can thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

Guided by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity and Ambition, we are proud to foster an inclusive, supportive community where students and colleagues are encouraged to believe in themselves, embrace opportunities and become the very best version of themselves.

Role Purpose

Beech Hall School is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead the school through an exciting new chapter. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational leader to build on our strengths, drive school improvement, and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students, staff, and wider community.

As Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership across all aspects of school life, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning, safeguarding, wellbeing, and student achievement. Working closely with colleagues, governors, parents, and the wider Blenheim Schools Group, you will foster a culture of inclusion, ambition, and excellence where students thrive and staff flourish.

We are looking for a visible, forward-thinking leader with the vision, passion, and determination to inspire others, develop future leaders, and shape the future success of the school. Joining a dedicated and passionate team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding educational experiences and life-changing opportunities for every student.

What you will be doing

• Providing inspirational leadership that drives a positive, ambitious and high-performing school culture
• Leading the strategic development and continuous improvement of Beech Hall School
• Championing excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum delivery
• Ensuring outstanding safeguarding, wellbeing and pastoral care for all students
• Building, developing and motivating high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring and professional development
• Using data, self-evaluation and quality assurance processes to drive student outcomes and informed decision-making
• Managing school operations, resources and financial sustainability effectively
• Building strong partnerships with parents, governors, external agencies and the wider community
• Collaborating across the Blenheim Schools Group to share best practice and contribute to future growth and innovation
• Acting as an ambassador for the school, enhancing its reputation and profile both internally and externally

What you will bring

You will be an experienced and accomplished school leader with a proven ability to drive improvement, inspire teams and deliver exceptional outcomes for students.

• NPQH required
• Independent K12 experience required
• Successful experience as a Headteacher or senior school leader
• A strong track record of raising standards and improving educational outcomes
• Outstanding leadership, communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience leading change and managing school improvement initiatives
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding, compliance and quality assurance
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities
• The ability to analyse data and use evidence to drive performance and improvement
• A resilient, adaptable and forward-thinking approach to leadership

About Blenheim Schools

Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools committed to enabling outstanding futures for every student. Our ethos centres on truly understanding each child, their talents, character and aspirations by providing a personalised, ambitious education that helps every child to thrive.

We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential.

Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives and by a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for students and families.

We are proud to be part of OFG Education, which in 2025 was officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales

Up to £95,000 per annum (depending on experience)