Headteacher

The Circle Trust, Wokingham, RG40 1SS

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2027

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £78,702-£84,698
• Pay scale: The Circle Trust Leadership Pay Range L18-21

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced Headteacher to become the founding leader of our new school. Hartland Primary School, near Fleet in Hampshire. This is a rare opportunity to establish a culture of excellence from day one, shape the educational vision and create a lasting legacy for generations of children and families. You will bring a proven track record of successful leadership, a passion for improving outcomes and the ability to inspire others through vision, ambition and collaboration.

As Headteacher you will:

• Lead the successful opening and growth of the school, ensuring the highest standards of education, care and inclusion
• Shape and drive the school’s vision, leading innovation in teaching, learning and curriculum development
• Inspire, empower and develop staff and pupils so they can achieve their full potential
• Build strong partnerships with pupils, families, colleagues and leaders across The Circle Trust
• Continue to develop your leadership skills through rich, ongoing professional learning and opportunities across the Trust

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A unique opportunity to establish and lead a brand-new school from its inception
• The autonomy to shape the school's culture, curriculum and strategic direction within the support of a well-respected local Trust
• A collaborative and supportive culture with strong professional relationships
• Access to an experienced network of school leaders, mentors and specialist teams across The Circle Trust
• High-quality professional development and leadership support to help you flourish in the role

We warmly welcome visits or conversations with prospective candidates. To arrange a visit or apply please contact Mel Knight - recruitment@thecircletrust.co.uk l tel. 0118 338 1961 Applications can be made via the application form on our school website.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Circle Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance and offers of employment may be subject to the checks outlined in this guidance.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Hartland Primary Headteacher - Applicant Pack FINAL.pdf - 2.26 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Circle Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Circle Trust website
• Email address: recruitment@thecircletrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 0118 338 1961
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-circle-trust

The Circle Trust is a community of schools that have shared values and an essential common ethos and vision for education and learning. At the centre of our work together is improving the educational outcomes for our pupils. We deliberately use the term “educational outcomes” to highlight that we value education in the widest sense whilst balancing our ambition for the highest academic performance.

Our collaboration of schools work together to give our pupils the best educational journey and outcomes possible. By pooling resources, we capitalise on economies of scale and maximise funds to support the work of schools providing the best teachers, best learning experience and social emotional wellbeing possible.

The schools in the trust range from nursery to sixth form, and actively collaborate to create a unique network of cross phase learning and support. We share talent, resources, best educational research, training and practices. Together we celebrate our unique individuality, share the same values and support each other to achieve our goals.

Arranging a visit to The Circle Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thecircletrust.co.uk.

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