At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a diverse school community to achieve educational excellence.
- Company: Chertsey High School, part of the Bourne Education Trust.
- Benefits: Generous salary, well-being support, training opportunities, and work-life balance.
- Other info: Join a reflective and collaborative environment with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and proven leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 101967 - 117891 £ per year.
We are seeking a Headteacher to join our team at Chertsey High School, part of Bourne Education Trust. The Headteacher’s role is to provide outstanding and inspirational leadership and management of the school, creating an environment in which the highest possible standards of learning and teaching flourish and in which every pupil has access to high quality education to achieve their full potential.
Chertsey High School is a truly inclusive and diverse community where every child is at the heart of our mission. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi‑academy trust comprising twenty‑five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives." Guided by our core values of knowledge, determination, and love, we are committed to providing the best education and support for each student. Established in 2017, our school prioritises respect, high standards, and discipline and our rich curriculum also fosters a wide range of passions and talents. We aim to develop students with strong moral values, curiosity, resilience, and respect. Our teaching and learning approach, based on the principle of RISE (Responsive, Inclusive, Scaffolded, Engaging), ensures that all students become life‑long learners.
Location: Addlestone, KT15 2EP
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: Leadership (Fringe), Scale 28‑34, £101,967 to £117,891
Responsible to: Trust Leadership
Benefits
- Condensed school year with two week half term in October
- Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
- Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
- Well‑being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
- Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
- Work‑life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
- Free on‑site parking and cycle to work scheme
- Occupational sick pay
Key Responsibilities Include
- Working with colleagues in Bourne Education Trust, the Local Governing Committee and the school community to build upon the culture of continuous improvement that is currently embedded and epitomises the school's core values
- Strengthen the implementation of the school's well‑established values and vision across the school community
- Build upon the existing objectives and operational plans to drive continuous improvement and excellence
Essential Requirements
- An awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Proven track record of strong leadership
Our Culture
- Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
- Collaborative and innovative
- Committed, engaged and professional
- Advocates for equality and inclusivity
How To Apply For This Role
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Benefits Summary
Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work‑life balance, family‑friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay.
