Headteacher - Baden-Powell & St Peter’s CE Junior School

The Methodist Church in Britain; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baden-Powell & St Peter's CE Junior School in England is seeking a headteacher to provide strategic leadership for the whole school and to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, families and governors. The role focuses on creating an outstanding, inclusive classroom culture and developing the school's Christian ethos, in partnership with Coastal Learning Partnership.

This permanent, full-time post starts 1 September 2027 and requires prior headship experience with a track record of

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a headteacher delivering strong pupil outcomes.
• Passion for enabling all children to achieve their best.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff.
• Strong moral purpose and integrity.
• Commitment to collaboration and partnership working.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the whole school.
• Build relationships with children, staff, families and governors.
• Make the school a centre of excellence through inclusive classroom practice.
• Nurture and develop the school's Christian ethos.
• Work with Coastal Learning Partnership to improve outcomes and opportunities for pupils.

Skills

Headship experience

Staff development

Moral leadership

Collaboration

Job description

Headteacher post at Baden-Powell & St Peter's CE Junior School, a large Church of England school serving Year 3 to Year 6 pupils, part of Coastal Learning Partnership. The role centres on whole-school strategic leadership, building relationships with pupils, staff, families and governors, and developing the school's Christian ethos. It is a permanent, full-time post starting 1 September 2027, and candidates need prior headship experience with a record of strong pupil outcomes.

What the job involves

• Provide strategic leadership for the whole school
• Build relationships with children, staff, families, local governors and the wider community
• Make the school a centre of excellence through highly effective, inclusive classroom practice
• Nurture and develop the school's Christian ethos
• Work with colleagues across Coastal Learning Partnership to improve outcomes and opportunities for pupils

What’s required

Experience

• Prior experience as a headteacher delivering strong pupil outcomes

Skills & knowledge

• Passion for enabling all children to achieve their best
• Inspiring, motivating and developing staff
• Strong moral purpose and integrity
• Valuing collaboration and partnership working

Checks & eligibility

• Health check
• Enhanced DBS check
• Child Barred List check
• Satisfactory references

Other

• Commitment to the school's Christian vision and values
• Full employment and education history with gaps explained

What’s offered

• 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 through Coastal Learning Partnership
• Collaboration across Coastal Learning Partnership