[260708D] Headteacher in Kingswood

Location: SAIL Academy, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9HS

FTE Salary Range: Leadership Scale L21 - L27; £84,669 - £98,109

Contract Type: Permanent, full time

Contract Hours: 1FTE, Monday to Friday

This is a rare opportunity to join Reach South Academy Trust at a pivotal moment of growth and opportunity in specialist education. We are seeking exceptional leaders to take up highly influential roles across our specialist provision, including this key post as Headteacher of Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning (SAIL). These are system leadership roles, shaping not just a school, but the wider delivery of inclusive education across the region.

Across Reach South, our approach is built on trust, safety, success and aspirational outcomes for every pupil.

About the Role - Headteacher, SAIL

• SAIL is a specialist provision with strong foundations and significant potential for growth.
• Clear opportunity to strengthen provision and outcomes.
• Integral part of a regional SEND hub alongside Springfields.
• Supported by Trust expertise and collaborative working.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Lead the next phase of strategic development and improvement.
• Build a highly effective, inclusive and aspirational school culture.
• Strengthen teaching, learning and outcomes for pupils.
• Contribute to Trust-wide SEND strategy and system leadership.
• Develop and build an outreach offer both within the locality and across the region.

The Opportunity

• Provide strong, visible leadership for the school.
• Drive improvement in outcomes and quality of provision.
• Develop staff and build capacity across the organisation.
• Work collaboratively across the Trust's SEND and inclusion network.

Why Join Reach South?

• Be part of a growing and values-driven Trust.
• Access strong peer collaboration across specialist schools.
• Influence the future of SEND provision at scale.
• Lead meaningful change for pupils, families and communities.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a Headteacher who:

• Has a strong track record in SEND or specialist school leadership.
• Is strategic, resilient and improvement-focused.
• Believes deeply in inclusion and social justice.
• Is motivated to lead change and contribute to system-wide impact.

About the School

SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspiration Learners) is a day specialist provider of education in Salisbury, Wiltshire for children and young people aged from 4 to 19 years who have a diagnosis of Autism or an SEMH profile. We are a growing school which opened in September 2023 and currently have around 110 students. Our aim is to build safe, independent lives for the Autistic and SEMH population through a process of understanding, support, and enablement. We personalise each child's curriculum, care, and therapeutic package to support them to achieve and experience success and independence.

About the Trust

We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond. We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting. These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.

Next Steps

Closing date for applications is 20th August 2026.

Interview Process: All shortlisted candidates will be required to visit Salisbury Academy of Inspirational Learning (SAIL) as part of the interview process. This visit is a vital part of the process and provides an opportunity to experience the culture and ethos of our Trust first-hand. Shortlisted candidates will be given availability to arrange a visit to the school, unless the candidate has already visited the school during the application stage. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an Assessment Day between 16 - 18 September 2026 at The Springfields Academy, Wiltshire. Successful candidates from the Assessment Day (Day 1) will be invited to Day 2 interviews at SAIL on 25 September 2026.

Opportunities and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus TPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. We're proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.