31 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    1st September 2026

  • Closing date

    12 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    12 December 2025

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 - £103,030.00 Annually (Actual) L25 - L29

Headteacher job summary

Pittville School Cheltenham: Headteacher

Start date: 1st September 2026

Salary: Group 6. L25 (£93,424) to L29 (£103,030)

Responsible to the Chair of Governors

Contract: Full time. Permanent

Pittville School is a thriving 11-16 comprehensive school, in the beautiful Gloucestershire town of Cheltenham. As a result of the significant improvements and achievements we have made in recent years, the school is now at full capacity with 861 students on roll and a healthy demand for places from the local community.

At Pittville School, we have unashamedly high expectations of all students. Our staff are committed to making sure all our students have the best opportunities in everything we offer. Staff are committed to their professional development and are well supported by the leadership team and the governors of the school.

The Governors are now seeking to recruit an inspirational Headteacher to build upon our recent successes, and to lead the school forward in the next exciting stages of development. This is a unique opportunity, and a great time to be joining Pittville School.

Successful candidates will:

  • have a clear vision and strategy for the development of the school
  • have recent and relevant senior leadership experience in a secondary school
  • demonstrate a commitment to our vision and values, and to equality and diversity
  • be committed to offering the very best opportunities for our students and their families
  • have the skills to inspire and motivate students, families, staff and the broader school community

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged prior to application. Please contact the Business Leader, Amanda Peck, at apeck@pittville.gloucs.sch.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Please apply by completing the school’s application form via MyNewTerm; a link is on the school’s website at www.pittville.gloucs.sch.uk.

Please note the further information provided in the How to Apply section of the Headteacher Application Pack available on the school website.

Deadline for applications will be at noon on Monday 12th January 2026.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 3rd February and Wednesday 4th February 2026.

The Governors at Pittville School acknowledge the importance of the role of the Headteacher and will actively offer long-term support, encouragement, CPD and realistic challenge to the successful candidate.

The Governors are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Pittville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, online searches and other pre-employment safeguarding checks.

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

Pittville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers, social media checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Applying for the job

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About Pittville School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
858 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Pittville School website
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Pittville School is a rapidly improving 11-16 school situated in a superb setting in the heart of Cheltenham. Results are rising year on year and we are particularly proud that visitors to our school always comment on the excellent behaviour and attitude to learning exhibited by our students.

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