Headteacher in New Milton

Benefits

• Generous pension and holiday entitlement
• Training and development
• Recognition policies
• Wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP)
• Discount platform
• Work‑life balance, family‑friendly policies
• Free parking
• Occupational sick pay

Overview

We are seeking a Headteacher to join The Eaglewood School Trust, 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 every student has access to high quality education to achieve their full potential.

About The Eaglewood School

The Eaglewood School provides a calm, inclusive and supportive environment where every student is encouraged to thrive. Our mission of “Aspiring, Thriving, Belonging” ensures that students are academically prepared, emotionally supported and personally respected. We deliver a balanced and tailored curriculum designed to meet individual needs and help students overcome barriers to learning.

Details

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Start Date: April – September 2026

Key responsibilities

• Work with Bourne Education Trust, the Local Governing Committee (LGC) 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.
• Demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of pupils.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
• Successful experience as a leader.

Our Culture

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational.
• Collaborative and innovative.
• Committed, engaged and professional.
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity.

Safeguarding

Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. All candidates must meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Equality and Diversity

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and will not disadvantage any applicant because of a disability.

How to apply for this role

Please click \’Apply\’ to complete our online application form. CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 15th December 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.