Headteacher

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Adlington

Lancashire

GB

PR6 9

Any

Blenheim Schools

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Empowering Every Learner, Inspiring Every Day

Location:

Beech Hall School, Beech Hall Drive, Cheshire, SK10 2EG

Salary:
Up to £95,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Hours:

40 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only

Start:
January 2027

Note:

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Welcome to Beech Hall School, a vibrant independent school nestled in a stunning 16-acre site on the edge of the Peak District. We cater to children aged 6 months to 18 years, fostering a nurturing environment where small class sizes and high expectations empower every student to reach their full potential.

As part of OFG Education, we blend academic excellence with a rich array of sporting, creative, and personal development opportunities, ensuring our students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Guided by our core values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, and Ambition, we are proud to cultivate an inclusive community where everyone is encouraged to believe in themselves and embrace new opportunities.

We are on the lookout for an exceptional Headteacher to lead Beech Hall School into an exciting new chapter. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational leader to:

• Build on our strengths
• Drive school improvement
• Make a lasting impact on the lives of our students, staff, and the wider community

As Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership across all aspects of school life, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning, safeguarding, wellbeing, and student achievement. Collaborating closely with colleagues, governors, parents, and the wider Blenheim Schools Group, you will foster a culture of inclusion, ambition, and excellence where students thrive and staff flourish.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Provide inspirational leadership that drives a positive, ambitious, and high-performing school culture
• Lead the strategic development and continuous improvement of Beech Hall School
• Champion excellence in teaching, learning, and curriculum delivery
• Ensure outstanding safeguarding, wellbeing, and pastoral care for all students
• Build, develop, and motivate high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and professional development
• Utilize data and self-evaluation to drive student outcomes and informed decision-making
• Manage school operations, resources, and financial sustainability effectively

You will be an experienced and accomplished school leader with a proven ability to:

• Drive improvement and inspire teams
• Deliver exceptional outcomes for students

Key qualifications and experiences include:

• NPQH required
• Independent K12 experience required
• Successful experience as a Headteacher or senior school leader
• A strong track record of raising standards and improving educational outcomes
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Experience leading change and managing school improvement initiatives
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and quality assurance
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities
• The ability to analyze data and use evidence to drive performance and improvement
• A resilient, adaptable, and forward-thinking approach to leadership

Blenheim Schools is a growing…