10 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    13 March 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    3 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share)

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L26-L32

What skills and experience we're looking for

HISP Multi Academy Trust is inviting applications for the role of Headteacher at Crofton School. We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and forward-thinking professional who is an innovative, resilient, and inspirational leader, with a strong commitment to excellence and high aspirations for every pupil.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a natural ability to nurture and empower staff, harnessing the collective strengths of the school community. They will possess an unwavering determination to secure the very best outcomes and sustained progress for all pupils, regardless of background or starting point, ensuring every child is supported to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

The Headteacher will play a key role in advancing the vision and values of HISP Multi Academy Trust and Crofton School, fostering a culture of high expectations, inclusion, and opportunity. They will lead the continued development of a rich, broad, and ambitious curriculum, underpinned by strong pastoral care and a relentless focus on teaching and learning.

As a HISP Headteacher, you will:

  • Provide outstanding and inspirational leadership and management of the school, further developing our first class, student-centred environment that empowers all learners to realise their potential today, tomorrow and in the future.
  • Promote the vision and values of HISP Multi Academy Trust and Crofton School.
  • Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and young people within the school by ensuring that the school’s policies and procedures relating to safeguarding children and child protection are fully implemented and followed.

We are looking for a leader with a proven track record of successful school improvement, who actively embraces collaboration. The successful candidate will work closely with Trust leaders, the Local Academy Committee, staff, students, and families to further develop Crofton School as a thriving, high-performing, and inspiring place to learn and work.

What the school offers its staff

Crofton recognises the benefits derived from investing in our staff, and there are a number of additional benefits available to all staff.

  • Teachers Pension Scheme.

  • Local Government Pension Scheme.

  • Access to Salary Sacrifice loans (transport, personal development, IT Equipment).

  • Access to Financial Wellbeing Hub (Mortgages/loans/savings).

  • Free parking for all staff.

  • Access to School Canteen.

  • Exclusive perks and discounts from local and national retailers .

  • Access to Wellbeing Services provided by Schools Advisory Service (SAS) including physiotherapy, counselling, diet, and fitness.  

  • Annual Flu Jabs offered via the onsite welfare team.

  • Assistance towards glasses where they are needed for significant VDU use .

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.

How to apply To arrange an informal, confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Laura McGunigle on 01744 634654 or email Laura@satiseducation.co.uk

  • The closing date for applications is: Friday 13th March 2026 at 9am
  • Shortlisting will take place on: Monday 16th March 2026
  • Interviews will take place on: 24th, 25th & 26th March 2026

School Visits

We welcome visits to the school on the following dates:

  • Friday 6th March
  • Thursday 12th March

Please contact Laura McGunigle using the details above to arrange.

Further information and application forms can be found

Commitment to safeguarding

The HISP Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are also committed to providing equality of opportunity at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process.

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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About Crofton School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1103 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Crofton School website
Email address
hr@hispmat.org
Phone number
01744 634654
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This is an exciting time to join us at Crofton; we are a happy, and ambitious school, excited about our journey to becoming exceptional. If you are an imaginative and energetic teacher, able to contribute to our culture of sharing best practice and want to make a difference to the life-chances of all the students in your care then this could be the post for you.

Arranging a visit to Crofton School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@hispmat.org.

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