Headteacher

What skills and experience we're looking for ESSENTIAL

• Qualified teacher status
• Degree
• Recent, relevant professional development
• Successful senior leadership and management experience in a secondary school
• Successful track record of improving student outcomes (as an individual and as a leader)
• Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning and leading whole-school initiatives
• Demonstrable experience of successful line management and staff development
• Understanding of high-quality teaching based on evidence, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve
• Data analysis skills, and the ability to use data to set targets and identify weaknesses
• Understanding of school finances and financial management
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others
• Ability to build effective working relationships with trustees, parents and the wider community
• Commitment to uphold the seven principles of public life (the Nolan principles) at all times
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality

• National professional qualification for headship (NPQH)
• Experience in working across schools to raise standards
• Experience in selective education
• Experience of working with trustees at a strategic level
• Experience of supporting middle leaders in effecting improvements in student outcomes and resolving staffing issues

• A welcoming staff and commitment from SLT and Trustees to promote and support staff wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering a wide range of support and benefits.
• Able, motivated and polite students who are a privilege to teach.
• Extensive CPD programme (for ECTs and experienced staff) to support individual professional development.
• Teacher pension scheme.

For January 2027

Bournemouth School is an 11–18 selective grammar school for boys, with a co‑educational sixth form. Established in 1901 and converted to academy status in 2011, the school serves Bournemouth and the surrounding areas. In February 2024, Bournemouth School was judged "Outstanding" – a testament to the quality of teaching, leadership, and the success of our students.

Over the last 16 or so years, our current Headteacher has led the school through two Ofsted inspections, and secured more than £10m of investment into our facilities and infrastructure. With students having achieved the best‑ever GCSE outcomes in 2025, he has now decided it is time to retire.

We are looking to recruit a strategic, dynamic, innovative, passionate and proven leader to lead Bournemouth School on the next stage of its journey. This could be an existing and experienced Headteacher or a talented and ambitious Deputy Headteacher who is looking for their next challenge. You will work alongside dedicated staff, motivated students, and a supportive board of trustees, all committed to sustaining excellence and inclusion.

• You will be a visible and approachable leader who inspires confidence and fosters collaboration.
• You will articulate a clear and ambitious vision, strengthen our high academic standards, and champion staff well‑being.
• Transparency and openness will underpin your leadership, encouraging constructive dialogue and innovation.
• You will shape a broad, challenging and inclusive curriculum that prepares students for success in higher education and beyond, while promoting creativity and adaptability for a rapidly changing world.
• You will manage resources responsibly, lead strategic improvement, and strengthen partnerships with parents and the wider community.

This is an opportunity to influence lives, lead with courage and clarity, and shape a future where students thrive as confident leaders in a changing world.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share…