Headteacher
Baden-Powell & St Peter's CE Junior School, Poole
Part of Coastal Learning Partnership
Leadership L21-L27 £87,664-£101,540 per annum
Full time, permanent
Starting 1 September 2027
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart." (Colossians 3:23)
Are you an inspirational leader who can build on success, nurture a strong Christian vision and lead a thriving school community into its next chapter?
Baden-Powell & St. Peter's CE Junior School is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our vibrant, inclusive and highly regarded Church of England junior school in the heart of Poole. The school is a large six-form entry junior school serving children from Year 3 to Year 6 and is recognised for its positive culture, strong community relationships and commitment to helping every child flourish.
Our Christian vision and values of Aspiration, Compassion, Friendship, Respect and Resilience underpin everything we do, enabling children and adults alike to thrive within a supportive and ambitious learning environment.
As Headteacher, you will:
- Provide inspirational strategic leadership for the whole school.
- Build strong relationships with children, staff, families, local governors and the wider community.
- Enable the school to be a centre of excellence, driven by highly effective and inclusive classroom practice.
- Nurture and develop our distinctive Christian ethos.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Coastal Learning Partnership to further improve outcomes and opportunities for pupils.
We are looking for a leader who:
- Has prior experience as a Headteacher delivering strong pupil outcomes.
- Is passionate about enabling all children to achieve their very best.
- Can inspire, motivate and develop staff.
- Demonstrates strong moral purpose and integrity.
- Values collaboration and partnership working.
- Will embrace and promote the school's Christian vision and values.
In return, we offer:
- The opportunity to lead a successful and well-regarded school.
- Talented and committed staff.
- Enthusiastic and engaged pupils.
- Supportive local governors and trust leaders.
- Extensive leadership development and collaboration through Coastal Learning Partnership.
We warmly welcome prospective candidates to visit the school. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01202 743280.
We would also strongly encourage you to have an informal conversation about the role with Paul Howieson, CEO. Please contact Helen Moors, PA, on 01202 806155 or email [email protected] to arrange a mutually convenient time.
To comply with our statutory safer recruitment practices and obligations, we are unable to shortlist incomplete applications. Please ensure you include a full employment and education history, details of two referees and explain any gaps in employment. CVs will not be accepted.
Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, and Enhanced DBS check, Child Barred List check and satisfactory references. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Applicants are advised that it is an offense to apply for the role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.