Headteacher

Salary

Leadership (Fringe), Scale 28-34, £101,967 to £117,891

Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family‑friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking a Headteacher to join our team at Chertsey High School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

The Headteacher’s role is to provide outstanding and inspirational leadership and management of the school, creating an environment in which the highest possible standards of learning and teaching flourish and in which every pupil has access to high quality education to achieve their full potential.

Chertsey High School is a truly inclusive and diverse community where every child is at the heart of our mission. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi‑academy trust comprising twenty‑five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools…changing lives." Guided by our core values of knowledge, determination, and love, we are committed to providing the best education and support for each student.

Established in 2017, our school prioritises respect, high standards, and discipline and our rich curriculum also fosters a wide range of passions and talents.

We aim to develop students with strong moral values, curiosity, resilience, and respect. Our teaching and learning approach, based on the principle of RISE (Responsive, Inclusive, Scaffolded, Engaging), ensures that all students become life‑long learners.

• Location:
  
  Addlestone, KT15 2EP
• Start Date:
  
  January 2027
• Contract:
  
  Full time, permanent
• Responsible to:
  Trust Leadership

• Working with colleagues in Bourne Education Trust, the Local Governing Committee and the school community to build upon the culture of continuous improvement that is currently embedded and epitomises the school's core values.
• Strengthen the implementation of the school's well‑established values and vision across the school community.
• Build upon the existing objectives and operational plans to drive continuous improvement and excellence.

• An awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Proven track record of strong leadership.

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational.
• Collaborative and innovative.
• Committed, engaged and professional.
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.