122 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    13 September 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    7 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£93,424.00 - £101,533.00 Annually (FTE)

Headteacher job summary

North Walsham High School, part of Enrich Learning Trust, is a rapidly improving 11-16 school with a clear trajectory of sustained improvement. Following a period of successful stabilisation, the school is now well placed to take the next step in its journey towards becoming one of the highest-performing schools in Norfolk.

Situated in the idyllic North Norfolk community, the school plays a central role locally and has built strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and staff. In recent years, the senior leadership team has worked with determination to embed research-informed approaches to teaching, learning and behaviour, establishing a culture of high expectations and consistency.

We are now seeking an exceptional leader to build on these strong foundations and lead the school into its next phase of excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced Headteacher or an ambitious senior leader ready for Headship. The successful candidate will combine strategic clarity with strong moral purpose, driving continued improvement in outcomes while sustaining a culture where staff and pupils thrive. Furthermore, the schools is excited to share the opening of an ASD SRB in January 2027. They will also play a key role within a high-performing and collaborative Multi-Academy Trust and will have the opportunity to shape their senior team, including the appointment of a Deputy Headteacher.

We are looking for a leader who:

  • Demonstrates integrity, ambition and a strong track record of successful leadership
  • Has an unwavering commitment to high-quality teaching and learning for all students
  • Can provide clear strategic direction to secure sustained excellence
  • Communicates with clarity, confidence and empathy, and shows resilience in the face of challenge
  • Is motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting difference to a school and its community

This is a rare opportunity to lead an ambitious and improving school at a pivotal moment in its development.

For a confidential discussion, a visit to the school or more information about the role, please contact either Peter Jordan, CEO, or Sasha Furze, Director of Schools and Education (office@enrich-learning.org)

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance to all staff at North Walsham High School.

We have robust procedures and systems in place to identify any concerns we have about our students and we act swiftly and proactively when dealing with these concerns.

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.

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About North Walsham High School

School type
Academies, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
619 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
North Walsham High School website
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We put the success and happiness of our students at the heart of everything we do.

North Walsham High School is a rapidly growing school that has a strong community of dedicated staff who live out our vision and put the success and happiness of our students at the heart of everything we do. This is underpinned by our core values of Trust, Resilience, Excellence and Kindness. After a period of transformational change, we recently welcomed Ofsted to the school (December 2023) and we look forward to sharing our new report, once released, as part of this interview process.

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