- School type
- Free School, ages 7 to 16
- School size
- 33 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Eaglewood School website
Headteacher
More than one location, Bourne Education Trust12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 December 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: Standard Headteacher contracted hours according to STPCD
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £73,105 and £84,699
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a Headteacher to join The Eaglewood School part of Bourne Education Trust.
The Headteacher’s role is to provide outstanding and inspirational leadership and management of the school, creating an environment in which the highest possible standards of learning and teaching flourish and in which every student has access to high quality education to achieve their full potential.
Key responsibilities include:
- Work with Bourne Education Trust, the Local Governing Committee (LGC) and the school community to build upon the culture of continuous improvement that is currently embedded and epitomises the school's core values
- Strengthen the implementation of the school's well-established values and vision across the school community
- Build upon the existing objectives and operational plans to drive continuous improvement and excellence
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of pupils
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Successful experience as a senior leader
For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.
Our Culture
At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:
- Pupil-centred
- Inclusive
- Collaborative
- Innovative
- Positive
- Ambitious
What the school offers its staff
The Eaglewood School provides a calm, inclusive and supportive environment where every student is encouraged to thrive. Our mission of “Aspiring, Thriving, Belonging” ensures that students are academically prepared, emotionally supported and personally respected.
We deliver a balanced and tailored curriculum designed to meet individual needs and help students overcome barriers to learning.
As part of Bourne Education Trust, The Eaglewood School joins a wider community of schools dedicated to raising aspirations, supporting every student’s wellbeing and helping them succeed.
Benefits
- Generous workplace pension through TPS
- Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
- Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
- Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
- Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
- Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
- Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
- Occupational sick pay
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bourne Education Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- careers@bourne.education
School Details
The Eaglewood School
Arranging a visit to Bourne Education Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email careers@bourne.education.
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