Headteacher
Smannell Field School, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 6JP23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 February 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
Pay scale
- L18-L24 £78,702-£90,255 dependent on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Leadership Skills:
Proven ability to provide visionary and strategic leadership, inspiring ambition and inclusion. Excellent decision-making skills, especially in complex or challenging situations. Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating a diverse team of staff.
Educational Vision:
A clear and inspiring educational vision aligned with the school’s mission and values. Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment and promoting high academic standards for all, including those with SEND and from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Communication Skills:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with staff, students, parents, governors, and external stakeholders. Ability to articulate the school’s vision and goals to a range of audiences.
Collaboration and Relationship Building:
Proven ability to build strong relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community. Capacity to collaborate with the school’s governing body, local secondary schools, Hampshire Local Authority, and external partners to support inclusion and positive outcomes.
Strategic Planning:
Skill in developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance the school’s performance and achievement. Ability to analyse data and use evidence-based practices for continuous improvement.
Educational Pedagogy:
Knowledge of current educational trends, pedagogical practices, and curriculum development. Awareness of the diverse needs of students and strategies for inclusive education.
Staff Development:
Committed to the professional growth of all staff, with a proven track record of supporting, mentoring, and developing educators and support staff in an alternative provision setting.
Leads a culture of continuous improvement, reflective practice, and collaborative learning across the centre.
Emotional Intelligence:
Exhibits high emotional intelligence, understanding and responding effectively to the diverse needs of students, staff, and families in an Education Centre context.
Is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the education centre, ensuring all students feel valued and supported.
Skilled in managing conflict, fostering positive relationships, and building a supportive, resilient school culture.
Innovative Thinking:
Open to innovation and creativity in educational approaches, curriculum design, and pastoral solutions tailored to the needs of vulnerable and disengaged learners.
Problem-Solving Skills:
Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills to address complex challenges, including behaviour, attendance, safeguarding, and multi-agency working in the education centre landscape.
Financial Management:
Demonstrates competence in financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation to maximise educational outcomes for all learners within the constraints of public sector funding.
Ensures effective stewardship of resources, prioritising investment in high-impact interventions
and facilities that support inclusion and achievement.
What the school offers its staff
Supportive SLT team
Local Authority benefits
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Smannell Field School and Hampshire County Council are 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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Smannell Field School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 11 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Smannell Field School website
- Email address
- adminoffice@sfs.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01264 354145
Smannell Field School is a pupil referral unit that also has medical and/or emotionally vulnerable unit and an outreach service - age range 11-16. The main school site is in Andover which has excellent links to Basingstoke, Winchester, Salisbury and Newbury. We have small class sizes and excellent facilities.
Our school community rules are 'try hard, no excuses and be kind'
Arranging a visit to Smannell Field School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email adminoffice@sfs.hants.sch.uk.
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