Headteacher at Baden-Powell and St Peter's Junior School

Dorset Council; Poole; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

Supportive governors

Leadership development

Collaborative partnership

Engaged pupils

Job summary

Baden-Powell & St Peter's CE Junior School in Poole is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead a large six-form entry Church of England junior school serving Years 3-6. The post sits within Coastal Learning Partnership and offers a competitive leadership scale (£87,664-£101,540 per annum) and a full-time, permanent contract.

The successful candidate will provide inspirational strategic leadership, build strong relationships with pupils, families and governors, and nurture the school's

Qualifications

• Has prior experience as a Headteacher delivering strong pupil outcomes.
• Able to inspire, motivate and develop staff.
• Demonstrates strong moral purpose and integrity.
• Values collaboration and partnership working.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational strategic leadership for the whole school.
• Build strong relationships with children, staff, families, local governors and the wider community.
• Enable the school to be a centre of excellence, driven by highly effective and inclusive classroom practice.
• Nurture and develop our distinctive Christian ethos.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Coastal Learning Partnership to further improve outcomes and opportunities for pupils.

Job description

Headteacher

Baden-Powell & St Peter's CE Junior School, Poole

Part of Coastal Learning Partnership

Leadership L21-L27 £87,664-£101,540 per annum

Full time, permanent

Starting 1 September 2027

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart. (Colossians 3:23)

Are you an inspirational leader who can build on success, nurture a strong Christian vision and lead a thriving school community into its next chapter?

Baden-Powell & St. Peter's CE Junior School is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our vibrant, inclusive and highly regarded Church of England junior school in the heart of Poole. The school is a large six-form entry junior school serving children from Year 3 to Year 6 and is recognised for its positive culture, strong community relationships and commitment to helping every child flourish.

Our Christian vision and values of Aspiration, Compassion, Friendship, Respect and Resilience underpin everything we do, enabling children and adults alike to thrive within a supportive and ambitious learning environment.

As Headteacher, You Will

• Provide inspirational strategic leadership for the whole school.
• Build strong relationships with children, staff, families, local governors and the wider community.
• Enable the school to be a centre of excellence, driven by highly effective and inclusive classroom practice.
• Nurture and develop our distinctive Christian ethos.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Coastal Learning Partnership to further improve outcomes and opportunities for pupils.

We Are Looking For a Leader Who

• Has prior experience as a Headteacher delivering strong pupil outcomes.
• Is passionate about enabling all children to achieve their very best.
• Can inspire, motivate and develop staff.
• Demonstrates strong moral purpose and integrity.
• Values collaboration and partnership working.
• Will embrace and promote the school's Christian vision and values.

In Return, We Offer

• The opportunity to lead a successful and well-regarded school.
• Talented and committed staff.
• Enthusiastic and engaged pupils.
• Supportive local governors and trust leaders.
• Extensive leadership development and collaboration through Coastal Learning Partnership.

Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, and Enhanced DBS check, Child Barred List check and satisfactory references. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Applicants are advised that it is an offense to apply for the role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Further Information

Not Specified

About Us

About the School

Baden-Powell & St Peter's CE Junior School is a large and successful junior school in Poole serving pupils in Years 3-6. The school's vision, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart”, is underpinned by aspiration, compassion, friendship, respect and resilience.

On 1 July 2016 the school joined five other local schools in forming Harbourside Learning Partnership. In March 2020 this group merged with two other local Trusts to form Coastal Learning Partnership.

Pupils on roll

729 pupils (PAN of 180, full at 720)

Form entry

Six form entry

Pupils with SEN Support

8.6%

Pupils with an SEN Education, Health and Care Plan

2.3%

Pupils who first language is not English

13.6%

Pupils eligible for free school meals at any time during the past 6 years

14.4%

Links to further information

• Latest Ofsted report, February 2025
• Latest SIAMS report, October 2019
• Latest Key Stage 2 outcomes

About Coastal Learning Partnership

Coastal Learning Partnership is a family of twenty primary schools across Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Local Authority areas. The Trust is committed to broadening horizons together through collaboration, school improvement and professional development.

The Trust serves thousands of children through a collaborative model built upon shared values and professional generosity.

The Partnership Exists To

• Serve schools, families and communities.
• Inspire pupils and colleagues.
• Empower schools and staff to be their very best.

The Successful Candidate Will Benefit From

• Strong professional networks.
• School improvement expertise.
• Leadership development opportunities.
• Collaboration with experienced leaders across the Trust.
• Access to wider resources and central support services.