Head of School
The Waterloo School, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7JJ30 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 April 2027
Closing date
17 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, 32 hours pw
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £60619 and £66956
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key responsibilities
- be responsible for, under the direction of, and in consultation with, the Executive Headteacher, the overall day to day operational management and leadership of the school.
- provide vision, leadership and direction which are focused on continuous school improvement.
- effective working relationship with the Executive Headteacher, leadership team and all staff.
- seek strategies through which to achieve the agreed and shared vision of the school, leading by example particularly in respect of all aspects of teaching and learning and ensuring equality of opportunity for all.
Who we are looking for Youwill be a credible, values-driven leader with a successful track record at senior level within the education sector. You will bring strong experience of leading teams and supporting children and young people with a wide variety of additional needs. Youwill also offer:
- Strong understanding of SEND, safeguarding and relevant legislation
- Proven ability to lead teams through change and improvement
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills
- Resilience, professionalism and a genuine commitment to inclusive education
- Experience of leading different teams is desirable but not essential.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you:
- Being part of a unique and caring staff team
- Work within a supportive, collaborative environment
- Opportunities for high-quality professional development
- Access to an impressive wellbeing offer
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAbout The Waterloo School
- Organisation type
- Special school, ages 5 to 11
- Size
- 72 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- The Waterloo School website
- Email address
- g.hamson@waterloo.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02392 255956
We believe Waterloo School is a very special place. It is one of two maintained primary schools in Hampshire that support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. We have spaces for up to seventy-four pupils organised into eight classes. All pupils have Educational Health Care Plans. We are proud of our achievements, and our pupils thrive in small teaching groups and a supportive learning environment
Arranging a visit to The Waterloo School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email g.hamson@waterloo.hants.sch.uk.
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