Principal

Milton School, Mexborough, S64 8QG

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  23 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £78,700.00 - £91,156.00 Annually (Actual)

Principal job summary

Milton School is entering an exciting new chapter, and we are delighted to invite applications for our next Principal. With strong foundations already in place, a culture of high expectations, and a deeply inclusive ethos, the school is ready to move confidently into its next stage of development. If you are a passionate, ambitious leader who is committed to securing the very best outcomes for our wonderful pupils, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a Principal who:

Ensures our pupils feel safe, happy and able to learn

Demonstrates an unwavering commitment in providing the best possible care and education for all pupils

Is committed to providing the right curriculum for every pupil so they achieve great things and are prepared for adulthood

Is passionate about inclusive classroom practice and providing the best quality first teaching for every pupil

Champions the importance of good attendance and supports families to achieve this

Builds strong relationships with families, the wider community, and external partners.

Understands and is committed to pastoral support and behaviour management

Inspires, empowers, nurtures and develops our talented team

Provide inspirational leadership and a clear strategic vision for the whole school.

Champion high standards of teaching, learning, care, and safeguarding across all phases.

Lead with integrity, ambition, and a relentless focus on improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs.

Ensure the effective management of resources, compliance, and operational excellence.

We are looking for a leader who:

Has recent, successful senior leadership experience within specialist or inclusive educational settings

Has a proven track record of school improvement

Is an excellent communicator and can build on the successful working relationships with families, staff , local authority and wider community

Demonstrates a deep understanding of SEND and a commitment to ensuring every learner achieves their potential.

Can motivate and empower others, building a positive and aspirational school culture.

Is resilient, reflective, and values collaborative working.

Brings strong organisational, financial, and strategic planning skills.

We offer

A school that is committed to inclusion, the importance of developing the whole child and building relationships that serve the whole school community

A welcoming, committed, and highly skilled staff team.

Pupils who inspire us every day.

A network of Trust colleagues including principals from mainstream and specialist settings

A dedicated and highly supported central team and trust board, with a clear vision and ambitious aspirations for the school and trust

A new to headship programme to help build condence, and the knowledge and skills to achieve personal and school success

Supportive governance and trust-level collaboration.

Opportunities for professional development and system leadership.

The chance to lead a school with huge potential and a strong community identity.

Visits to the school are welcome; please contact office-milton@vennacademy.org or telephone 01709570246 to make arrangements.

Closing date: 20 April 2026 at 9am

Our Multi Academy Trust is a group of inspirational and aspirational mainstream and specialist schools in Yorkshire whose main objective is to ensure that all pupils make exceptional progress through the development of outstanding staff.

Venn Academy Trust is committed to achieving fairness and equality in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Our Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants

Online searches will be carried out as part of Venn Academy Trust’s recruitment due diligence for all shortlisted candidates, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Milton School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 16
• School size: 167 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Milton School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/milton-school-s64-8qg

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