Headteacher: Transformational Leader for Outstanding Learning

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

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