Headteacher

Job Title:
Headteacher

Location:

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

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

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only

Start:
January 2027

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Set within a beautiful 16-acre site on the edge of the Peak District, Beech Hall School is a thriving independent school for children aged 6 months to 18 years. With small class sizes, high expectations and a personalised approach to learning, we empower every student to achieve their full potential.

Part of OFG Education, we combine academic excellence with a rich range of sporting, creative and personal development opportunities, ensuring every child can thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

Guided by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity and Ambition, we are proud to foster an inclusive, supportive community where students and colleagues are encouraged to believe in themselves, embrace opportunities and become the very best version of themselves.

Beech Hall School is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead the school through an exciting new chapter. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational leader to build on our strengths, drive school improvement, and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students, staff, and 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. Working 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.

We are looking for a visible, forward-thinking leader with the vision, passion, and determination to inspire others, develop future leaders, and shape the future success of the school. Joining a dedicated and passionate team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding educational experiences and life-changing opportunities for every student.

• Providing inspirational leadership that drives a positive, ambitious and high-performing school culture
• Leading the strategic development and continuous improvement of Beech Hall School
• Championing excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum delivery
• Ensuring outstanding safeguarding, wellbeing and pastoral care for all students
• Building, developing and motivating high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring and professional development
• Using data, self-evaluation and quality assurance processes to drive student outcomes and informed decision-making
• Managing school operations, resources and financial sustainability effectively
• Building strong partnerships with parents, governors, external agencies and the wider community
• Collaborating across the Blenheim Schools Group to share best practice and contribute to future growth and innovation
• Acting as an ambassador for the school, enhancing its reputation and profile both internally and externally

You will be an experienced and accomplished school leader with a proven ability to drive improvement, inspire teams and deliver exceptional outcomes for students.

• 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…