Headteacher at Baden-Powell and St Peter's CE Junior School
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8UL34 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2027
Closing date
15 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £87,664 - £101,540 per annum
Pay scale
- Leadership L21 - L27
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an inspirational leader who can build on success, nurture a strong Christian vision and lead a thriving school community into its next chapter?
As Headteacher, you will:
- Provide inspirational strategic leadership for the whole school.
- Build strong relationships with children, staff, families, local governors and the wider community.
- Enable the school to be a centre of excellence, driven by highly effective and inclusive classroom practice.
- Nurture and develop our distinctive Christian ethos.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Coastal Learning Partnership to further improve outcomes and opportunities for pupils.
We are looking for a leader who:
- Has prior experience as a Headteacher delivering strong pupil outcomes.
- Is passionate about enabling all children to achieve their very best.
- Can inspire, motivate and develop staff.
- Demonstrates strong moral purpose and integrity.
- Values collaboration and partnership working.
- Will embrace and promote the school's Christian vision and values.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
- The opportunity to lead a successful and well-regarded school.
- Talented and committed staff.
- Enthusiastic and engaged pupils.
- Supportive local governors and trust leaders.
- Extensive leadership development and collaboration through Coastal Learning Partnership.
Further information about the job
About the School
Baden-Powell & St Peter's CE Junior School is a large and successful junior school in Poole serving pupils in Years 3-6. The school's vision, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart”, is underpinned by aspiration, compassion, friendship, respect and resilience.
On 1st July 2016 the school joined five other local schools in forming Harbourside Learning Partnership. In March 2020 this group merged with two other local Trusts to form Coastal Learning Partnership.
Pupils on roll
729 pupils (PAN of 180, full at 720)
Form entry
Six form entry
Pupils with SEN Support
8.6 %
Pupils with an SEN Education, Health and Care Plan
2.3 %
Pupils who first language is not English
13.6 %
Pupils eligible for free school meals at any time during the past 6 years
14.4 %
About Coastal Learning Partnership
Coastal Learning Partnership is a family of twenty primary schools across Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Loal Authority areas. The Trust is committed to broadening horizons together through collaboration, school improvement and professional development.
The Trust serves thousands of children through a collaborative model built upon shared values and professional generosity.
The Partnership exists to:
- Serve schools, families and communities.
- Inspire pupils and colleagues.
- Empower schools and staff to be their very best.
The successful candidate will benefit from:
- Strong professional networks.
- School improvement expertise.
- Leadership development opportunities.
- Collaboration with experienced leaders across the Trust.
- Access to wider resources and central support services.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding
Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, Enhanced DBS check, online searches and satisfactory references.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 718 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office@coastalpartnership.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01202 806155
Baden-Powell & St. Peter’s Junior School is an over-subscribed school which enjoys a hugely positive reputation within the community that it serves. The school is part of Coastal Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust; a vibrant, collaborative Trust of twenty schools working together around shared goals, values and aspirations.
Arranging a visit to Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@coastalpartnership.co.uk.
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