Headteacher

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Qualifications

You will have a proven track record of raising educational standards and experience of successfully leading change and motivating a community of students, staff and parents

We are looking for a candidate who has the ability to inspire, demonstrate and support the highest expectations for all; a person who can lead by example with high professional standards and with energy and resilience; and who can work collegiately with other leaders in the Trust

engaged and friendly children who are eager to learn

To work with GSL Education as a Headteacher, you should:

Have the right to work in the UK

Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years

Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service

Benefits

strong and dedicated staff who value the whole child

an experienced and committed governing body who will offer you both challenge and support

support for your continued professional development

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role

Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you

Responsibilities

The next Headteacher of the school will be a visionary and strategic thinker with exceptional leadership experience

have a strong rapport with children and value pupil voice

be approachable and build strong relationships with the whole school community

commit to monitoring, evaluating and improving the quality of teaching and learning

be willing to listen to the views of others and work collaboratively whilst having conviction in their own decisions

value their own and others’ professional development

Job description

Job Description

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Headteacher

Southampton

Required from April 2025

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed and inspirational individual to lead the school forward through its next phase of development. The next Headteacher of the school will be a visionary and strategic thinker with exceptional leadership experience. You will have a proven track record of raising educational standards and experience of successfully leading change and motivating a community of students, staff and parents.

We are looking for a candidate who has the ability to inspire, demonstrate and support the highest expectations for all; a person who can lead by example with high professional standards and with energy and resilience; and who can work collegiately with other leaders in the Trust.

Ideal leader will

• have a strong rapport with children and value pupil voice.

• be approachable and build strong relationships with the whole school community.

• commit to monitoring, evaluating and improving the quality of teaching and learning.

• be willing to listen to the views of others and work collaboratively whilst having conviction in their own decisions.

• value their own and others’ professional development.

In return, we will offer you

• strong and dedicated staff who value the whole child.

• an experienced and committed governing body who will offer you both challenge and support.

• support for your continued professional development.

• engaged and friendly children who are eager to learn.

To work with GSL Education as a Headteacher, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.

• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.

• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of a Teacher, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online.