Headteacher

Kingedwardvifoundation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational trust in the United Kingdom is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead a supportive academy. This role requires a compassionate leader who can inspire staff and secure excellent outcomes for students. The successful candidate will build on the academy’s existing strengths and work collaboratively within the Trust. This position comes with extensive professional development opportunities and a commitment to staff wellbeing. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the academy before applying.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leadership roles.
• Experience in school improvement and Ofsted requirements.
• Strong ability to develop staff and promote a positive culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership securing excellent outcomes for pupils.
• Build on the academy’s improvement trajectory.
• Work collaboratively with the Academy Trust.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Building improvement trajectories

Championing inclusion and equity

Nurturing talent

Collaborative work

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, values-driven Headteacher. This is a rare opportunity for a confident, compassionate and outward-facing leader to drive further improvement within a supportive and highly respected Trust.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Provide inspirational leadership that secures excellent outcomes for all pupils
• Build on the academy’s strong improvement trajectory and Good Ofsted judgement
• Champion high expectations, inclusion and equity across the school community
• Develop staff at all levels, nurturing talent and sustaining a positive professional culture
• Work collaboratively with the Academy Trust and partner schools
• Play a leading role in shaping the academy’s future, including the transition to a new build

Why Join Us?

As Headteacher, you will benefit from the support and challenge of a highly regarded organisation. You will be joining a highly committed, dedicated and increasingly confident staff body who care deeply about the pupils and community they serve. Staff work collaboratively and support one another, within a culture where wellbeing, workload and professional trust are genuine priorities, not add-ons. Leaders are mindful of the pressures of the role and are committed to creating an environment in which staff feel valued, listened to and supported to do their best work.

As recognised by Ofsted, staff appreciate how their wellbeing is considered by leaders at all levels, contributing to a positive, purposeful and sustainable professional culture that directly benefits pupils.

In addition, you will have access to extensive professional development opportunities across the King Edward VI family of schools, including collaboration with other leaders, shared expertise and the chance to contribute to Trust-wide strategy and improvement work.

Visiting the Academy

We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit the academy to meet the team, experience the culture and learn more about our vision for the future. Visits can be arranged by contacting the school directly at [e-mail], Liz Wills email – PA to Leadership Team.

Deadline for applications: 9.00 am on 23 February 2026
Interviews to be held on: 9 and 10 March 2026

How to Apply

A full job description and an application pack, click the job description box.

Enquiries and completed applications should be submitted to [e-mail].

• Closing Date: 23/02/2026
• Interview Date: 09/02/2026