Headteacher/Principal

Midsomer Norton Primary; Frome; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free eye tests and flu vaccinations

On-site free parking

Job summary

Frome College, Frome, seeks an outstanding Headteacher/Principal to lead the school from January 2027 or as soon as possible. You will drive strategic vision, secure high standards of behaviour and achievement, and work with the Trust, governors and community to raise outcomes for pupils aged 11-16, with a future multi-tier governance and potential sixth form development.

You should have proven Headship experience in a secondary setting, a strong track record of improvement, strong

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status
• Has successful Headship experience within a secondary school setting
• Has a proven track record of raising standards and securing sustained improvement
• Demonstrates strong strategic thinking and system leadership skills
• Is an excellent communicator, able to inspire confidence and build productive relationships
• Has sound financial and organisational acumen
• Is committed to inclusion equality and ensuring that every pupil matters

Responsibilities

• Providing clear strategic leadership that secures the school vision and promotes high standards of behaviour, achievement and personal development
• Ensuring consistently high-quality teaching and learning so that all students make strong progress
• Developing a broad balanced curriculum including opportunities for outdoor learning and character development
• Leading robust self-evaluation and rapid school improvement planning aligned with Trust priorities
• Managing change through periods of transition, including potential re-structuring in Frome to secondary with a two-tier system
• Managing resources effectively to ensure sustainability, efficiency and value for money
• Building strong partnerships with parents, carers, local schools and community organisations
• Leading and developing staff to their full potential through performance management and professional development
• Ensuring safeguarding is robust and the wellbeing of all students and staff is paramount

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Headship experience

Raising standards

Strategic thinking

System leadership

Excellent communication

Financial acumen

Inclusion and equality

Job description

**Role: Headteacher/Principal****Location: Frome College, Frome****Start Date: January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter****Closing Date: 9am Monday 28th September 2026****Anticipated Interview Date: 8th and 9th October 2026****Salary: L29 - L35 (start point within the scale negotiable depending on experience)****An outstanding leadership opportunity**Frome College is an Upper School for up to 1500 pupils aged 14 - 19 serving the town of Frome and surrounding areas.MNSP is seeking to appoint an exceptional Headteacher/Principal who can continue the improvement work that has taken place over the two years that the College has been a part of MNSP. Whilst the College is currently graded as ‘good’ in its most recent inspection, further rapid improvement in some key areas is required before the school’s next inspection.This is a rare opportunity for a leader who values high standards in behaviour and conduct of pupils, to combine strategic ambition with operational excellence, ensuring that every pupil can thrive academically and socially.In this role you will have responsibility for the leadership and management of the school, fostering a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement. You will work collaboratively with the Trust, Local Governing Body, staff, parents and the wider community to secure outstanding outcomes for all pupils and strengthen the school’s reputation as a centre of excellence.**Key responsibilities include:*** Providing clear strategic leadership that secures the school vision and promotes high standards of behaviour, achievement and personal development* Ensuring consistently high-quality teaching and learning so that all students make strong progress* Developing a broad balanced curriculum including opportunities for outdoor learning and character development* Leading robust self-evaluation and rapid school improvement planning aligned with Trust priorities* Managing change through periods of transition (Please note - following consultation within the local community, Somerset Local Authority and Multi-Academy Trusts in the town are currently considering a proposal to move from a three to two-tier education structure in Frome. This would result in Frome College becoming a Secondary school for up to 1500 pupils aged 11 - 16 and a sixth form of up to 400, from September 2028.)* Managing resources effectively to ensure sustainability, efficiency and value for money* Building strong partnerships with parents, carers, local schools and community organisations* Leading and developing staff to their full potential through effective performance management and professional development* Ensuring safeguarding is robust and that the wellbeing of all students and staff is paramount**We are seeking an ambitious and resilient leader who:*** Holds Qualified Teacher Status* Has successful Headship experience within a secondary school setting* Has a proven track record of raising standards and securing sustained improvement* Demonstrates strong strategic thinking and system leadership skills* Is an excellent communicator, able to inspire confidence and build productive relationships* Has sound financial and organisational acumen* Is committed to inclusion equality and ensuring that every pupil mattersApplications are welcomed from experienced Headteachers.We offer a competitive salary, along with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, providing a secure retirement income and family protection. Your terms and conditions of employment are in line with the nationally agreed Burgundy Book, which provides a strong foundation of entitlements. In addition to these national entitlements, we also offer a range of local benefits that support your well-being and professional development, including:* A confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)* Funded continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities* Cycle to Work Scheme* Free eye tests and flu vaccinations* On-site free parking and low-cost cateringTeachers also have access to a range of national discount schemes, such as the Blue Light Card, offering additional savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.