Headteacher - Lead Ambition & Care in a Trust-backed School

HARWICH AND DOVERCOURT HIGH SCHOOL; Tendring; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package up to £8,000

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Harwich and Dovercourt High School in Essex is seeking a Headteacher to lead its ambitious improvement journey within The Sigma Trust. You will set strategic direction, drive high standards, and model care, resilience, and inclusion across staff and pupils.

The role requires QTS, NPQ leadership qualifications, and a proven track record in senior leadership in secondary education. You will work with the Trust to deliver transformational leadership, secure excellent outcomes, and build strong

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• NPQH or equivalent leadership qualification preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: provide ambitious leadership to drive school improvement.
• Vision & Strategy Alignment: ensure activities serve the trust's vision and priorities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: build partnerships with the Trust, pupils, staff, parents and community.
• Academic Focus: maintain high standards and opportunities for all pupils.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Vision & strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Resource management

Education

QTS

NPQ leadership

Job description

Harwich and Dovercourt High School in Essex is seeking a Headteacher to lead its ambitious improvement journey within The Sigma Trust. You will set strategic direction, drive high standards, and model care, resilience, and inclusion across staff and pupils.

The role requires QTS, NPQ leadership qualifications, and a proven track record in senior leadership in secondary education. You will work with the Trust to deliver transformational leadership, secure excellent outcomes, and build strong