Inspiring Headteacher - Leading a Thriving Church School

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

Job summary

Baden-Powell & St Peter's CE Junior School in Poole seeks an exceptional Headteacher to build on success, sustain a strong Christian ethos, and lead our six-form entry junior school for Year 3–6. You will provide strategic leadership, nurture strong relationships with families and governors, and shape a high-achieving, inclusive learning community.

The role leads Coastal Learning Partnership collaboration, with extensive leadership development and a commitment to helping every child flourish.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as Headteacher delivering strong pupil outcomes.
• Passion for enabling all children to achieve their very best.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff.
• Demonstrates strong moral purpose and integrity.
• Values collaboration and partnership working.
• Embrace and promote the school's Christian vision and values.

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.

Skills

Headteacher experience

Pupil outcomes

Staff development

Moral integrity

Collaborative leadership

Christian ethos alignment

Job description

Baden-Powell & St Peter's CE Junior School in Poole seeks an exceptional Headteacher to build on success, sustain a strong Christian ethos, and lead our six-form entry junior school for Year 3–6. You will provide strategic leadership, nurture strong relationships with families and governors, and shape a high-achieving, inclusive learning community.

The role leads Coastal Learning Partnership collaboration, with extensive leadership development and a commitment to helping every child flourish.