Headteacher
Pyrland School, Taunton, TA2 7QP32 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter
Closing date
9 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
8 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- L33 – L43 (negotiable depending on experience)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Role: Headteacher
Location: Pyrland School, Taunton
Start Date: January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter
Closing Date: 9am Monday 9th November 2026
Interview Date: 19th and 20th November 2026
Salary: L33 - L43 (start point within the scale negotiable depending on experience)
An outstanding leadership opportunity
Pyrland School is a Church of England over-subscribed secondary school for up to 1050 pupils aged 11 - 16 in Taunton. The school is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to provide visionary leadership as the school enters its next phase of growth and development. This is a rare opportunity for a leader who values high standards in behaviour and conduct of pupils, to combine strategic ambition with operational excellence, ensuring that every pupil can thrive academically and socially.
In this role you will have responsibility for the leadership and management of the school, fostering a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement. You will work collaboratively with the Trust, Local Governing Body, staff, parents and the wider community to secure outstanding outcomes for all pupils and strengthen the school’s reputation as a centre of excellence in Taunton.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing clear strategic leadership that secures the school vision and promotes high standards of behaviour, achievement and personal development
- Ensuring consistently high-quality teaching and learning so that all students make strong progress
- Developing a broad balanced curriculum including opportunities for outdoor learning and character development
- Leading robust self-evaluation and school improvement planning aligned with Trust priorities
- Managing resources effectively to ensure sustainability, efficiency and value for money
- Building strong partnerships with parents, carers, local schools and community organisations
- Leading and developing staff to their full potential through effective performance management and professional development
- Ensuring safeguarding is robust and that the wellbeing of all students and staff is paramount
We are seeking an ambitious and resilient leader who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status
- Has successful senior leadership experience within a secondary school setting
- Has a proven track record of raising standards and securing sustained improvement
- Demonstrates strong strategic thinking and system leadership skills
- Is an excellent communicator, able to inspire confidence and build productive relationships
- Has sound financial and organisational acumen
- Is committed to inclusion equality and ensuring that every pupil matters
Applications are welcomed from experienced Headteachers and from senior leaders ready to take the next step into headship.
What the school offers its staff
Applications are welcomed from experienced Headteachers and from senior leaders ready to take the next step into headship.
We offer a competitive salary, along with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, providing a secure retirement income and family protection. Your terms and conditions of employment are in line with the nationally agreed Burgundy Book, which provides a strong foundation of entitlements. In addition to these national entitlements, we also offer a range of local benefits that support your well-being and professional development, including:
- A confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Funded continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free eye tests and flu vaccinations
- On-site free parking and low-cost catering
Teachers also have access to a range of national discount schemes, such as the Blue Light Card, offering additional savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.
Safeguarding StatementPyrland School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Further information about the job
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 Pyrland School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- Up to 1050 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Pyrland School website
- Email address
- hr@msnpartnership.com
Arranging a visit to Pyrland School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@msnpartnership.com.
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