Headteacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Andover, Hampshire, SP11 6JP |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 24070918-7f28-4a7c-b9b3-fc74a6835ff8 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Leadership Skills:
Proven ability to provide visionary and strategic leadership, inspiring ambition and inclusion. Excellent decision-making skills, especially in complex or challenging situations. Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating a diverse team of staff.
Educational Vision:
A clear and inspiring educational vision aligned with the school’s mission and values. Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment and promoting high academic standards for all, including those with SEND and from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Communication Skills:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with staff, students, parents, governors, and external stakeholders. Ability to articulate the school’s vision and goals to a range of audiences.
Collaboration and Relationship Building:
Proven ability to build strong relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community. Capacity to collaborate with the school’s governing body, local secondary schools, Hampshire Local Authority, and external partners to support inclusion and positive outcomes.
Strategic Planning:
Skill in developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance the school’s performance and achievement. Ability to analyse data and use evidence-based practices for continuous improvement.
Educational Pedagogy:
Knowledge of current educational trends, pedagogical practices, and curriculum development. Awareness of the diverse needs of students and strategies for inclusive education.
Staff Development:
Committed to the professional growth of all staff, with a proven track record of supporting, mentoring, and developing educators and support staff in an alternative provision setting.
Leads a culture of continuous improvement, reflective practice, and collaborative learning across the centre.
Emotional Intelligence:
Exhibits high emotional intelligence, understanding and responding effectively to the diverse needs of students, staff, and families in an Education Centre context.
Is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the education centre, ensuring all students feel valued and supported.
Skilled in managing conflict, fostering positive relationships, and building a supportive, resilient school culture.
Innovative Thinking:
Open to innovation and creativity in educational approaches, curriculum design, and pastoral solutions tailored to the needs of vulnerable and disengaged learners.
Problem-Solving Skills:
Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills to address complex challenges, including behaviour, attendance, safeguarding, and multi-agency working in the education centre landscape.
Financial Management:
Demonstrates competence in financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation to maximise educational outcomes for all learners within the constraints of public sector funding.
Ensures effective stewardship of resources, prioritising investment in high-impact interventions and facilities that support inclusion and achievement.
What the school offers its staff
New Headteacher Induction Programme and professional development
Supportive SLT team
Local Authority benefits
Commitment to safeguarding
Smannell Field School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Leadership Skills:
Proven ability to provide visionary and strategic leadership, inspiring ambition and inclusion. Excellent decision-making skills, especially in complex or challenging situations. Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating a diverse team of staff.
Educational Vision:
A clear and inspiring educational vision aligned with the school’s mission and values. Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment and promoting high academic standards for all, including those with SEND and from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Communication Skills:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with staff, students, parents, governors, and external stakeholders. Ability to articulate the school’s vision and goals to a range of audiences.
Collaboration and Relationship Building:
Proven ability to build strong relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community. Capacity to collaborate with the school’s governing body, local secondary schools, Hampshire Local Authority, and external partners to support inclusion and positive outcomes.
Strategic Planning:
Skill in developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance the school’s performance and achievement. Ability to analyse data and use evidence-based practices for continuous improvement.
Educational Pedagogy:
Knowledge of current educational trends, pedagogical practices, and curriculum development. Awareness of the diverse needs of students and strategies for inclusive education.
Staff Development:
Committed to the professional growth of all staff, with a proven track record of supporting, mentoring, and developing educators and support staff in an alternative provision setting.
Leads a culture of continuous improvement, reflective practice, and collaborative learning across the centre.
Emotional Intelligence:
Exhibits high emotional intelligence, understanding and responding effectively to the diverse needs of students, staff, and families in an Education Centre context.
Is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the education centre, ensuring all students feel valued and supported.
Skilled in managing conflict, fostering positive relationships, and building a supportive, resilient school culture.
Innovative Thinking:
Open to innovation and creativity in educational approaches, curriculum design, and pastoral solutions tailored to the needs of vulnerable and disengaged learners.
Problem-Solving Skills:
Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills to address complex challenges, including behaviour, attendance, safeguarding, and multi-agency working in the education centre landscape.
Financial Management:
Demonstrates competence in financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation to maximise educational outcomes for all learners within the constraints of public sector funding.
Ensures effective stewardship of resources, prioritising investment in high-impact interventions and facilities that support inclusion and achievement.
What the school offers its staff
New Headteacher Induction Programme and professional development
Supportive SLT team
Local Authority benefits
Commitment to safeguarding
Smannell Field School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.