[260414] Headteacher
SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning), Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7EU27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
24 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £84,669.00 - £98,106.00 Annually (FTE) L21 - L27
[260414] Headteacher job summary
Post: Headteacher
Location: Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learners (SAIL)
Salary Range: Leadership scale, Level L21 - L27, £84,669 - £98,106
Hours/Contract Type: Full time, Permanent
To view more information about this role and the School please view our Applicant Pack using the following link:- SAIL HT Applicant Pack
The Role
As Headteacher, you will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of the academy and leading a culture of ambition, excellence and care. Working closely with the Trust, Local Governing Board and wider partners, you will ensure outstanding teaching and learning, robust safeguarding, and a positive, nurturing environment where pupils and staff thrive.
You will:
- Provide clear, inspirational leadership and a compelling vision for the academy
- Lead and develop staff through collaboration, professional development and shared accountability
- Drive high-quality teaching and learning across all primary phases
- Champion safeguarding, child protection and pupil wellbeing
- Use data, self-evaluation and research to secure continuous school improvement
- Manage resources strategically to maximise impact and sustainability
- Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, governors, the Trust and external agencies
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across the school community
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking an experienced and values-led leader who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status and a recognised degree
- Has significant and successful senior leadership experience within a school
- Has a proven track record of leading whole-school improvement with measurable impact
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of EYFS, KS1 and KS2
- Is confident in leading safeguarding, child protection and inclusion
- Has experience of Ofsted, school self-evaluation and development planning
- Leads with integrity, resilience and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for all pupils
About the School
SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspiration Learners) is a day specialist provider of education in Salisbury, Wiltshire for children and young people aged from 4 to 19 years who have a diagnosis of Autism or an SEMH profile.
We are a growing school which opened in September 2023 and currently have around 110 students. Our aim is to build safe, independent lives for the Autistic and SEMH population through a process of understanding, support, and enablement. We personalise each child’s curriculum, care, and therapeutic package to support them to achieve and experience success and independence.
About the Trust
Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 16 academies in Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Next Steps:
We would encourage you to make contact about the role, please get in touch by calling 07759365064 or email the recruitment team at recruitment@reachsouth.org for support.
Closing date: for applications is Sunday 24th May 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for 18th and 19th June 2026
To apply: for this opportunity, click ‘apply now’ at the top of the advert.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
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 this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning)
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 85 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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