Headteacher
The Blandford School, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SQ6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
26 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L31-L37
What skills and experience we're looking for
What we are looking for:
- successful leadership as Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or equivalent in a secondary school
- proven track record in leading strategy, articulating vision and managing change to raise standards
- the drive and skillset to secure the best outcomes for our students
- strong commitment to inclusion, equality and safeguarding
- a confident, inspiring and outstanding team leader.
What the school offers its staff
The Governing Board is seeking an ambitious and inspirational Headteacher to lead our thriving 11-18 secondary school. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced leader to build on the successes of the past and shape the futures of 1133 young people.
About us:
- judged Good in all areas by Ofsted in April 2024
- our sixth form performance currently places us in the top 1% of schools across the country due to the outstanding progress over the past three years (ALPS 2024)
- thresholds are above the national average at key stage four
- we are popular and in some year groups, oversubscribed
- destination data consistently positive and includes Oxbridge
- dedicated, experienced and talented staff team
- outstanding, modern facilities and exceptional grounds.
Why join us:
- lead a forward-thinking school with an excellent reputation
- work closely with an experienced, professional and skilled Governing Board leadership development and training will be supported
- we are a fully comprehensive school with a fun, inquisitive and energetic student body
- teaching and support staff are loyal and talented; they are positive about working in the school and the opportunities provided
- live and work in the beautiful county of Dorset, 30 minutes from the beaches of Bournemouth and Poole and 40 minutes from the New Forest National Park.
Further details about the role
How to Apply:
To apply,download the application pack and form (see 'How to apply' in the applicant pack), and return to gmutton@blandfordschool.org.uk by noon 26th February 2025. Interviews will take place Tuesday, 11th March and Wednesday, 12th March 2025. If you would like to visit the school in advance of applying, please contact Stacey Stevens sstevens@blandfordschool.org.uk to organise a tour on Monday 10th February or Wednesday 12th February.
Commitment to safeguarding
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure, online checks and acceptable references. All applications must be made either by completing the application form. CV applications will not be considered.
The Blandford School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to gmutton@blandfordschool.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Blandford School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1142 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Blandford School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- sstevens@blandfordschool.org.uk
The Blandford School is a successful school with high aspirations for our students, situated in the beautiful county of Dorset. The school has outstanding modern facilities and inspirational and dedicated staff, and embraces the opportunity to engage with new initiatives to continue to drive improvement.
Arranging a visit to The Blandford School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sstevens@blandfordschool.org.uk.
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