Head of School
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7PH |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1f635618-30c0-4595-a1f6-991fd04ccf00 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
The governors of Wollaston School are seeking to appoint a Head of School to build on the best traditions of the school, realise the ambition to achieve exceptional outcomes for every student, and to bring their own vision and approach to shaping the future.
Wollaston School is part of The Nene Valley Partnership, a unique MAT which exists because we believe that working collaboratively is better than working alone. All members of the NVP challenge and support each other to achieve excellence in education.
This is an exciting opportunity for a energetic and talented school leader, with a proven track record, to work with an ambitious and caring school community, as well as an expert and dedicated governing body.
Wollaston School enjoys a strong local reputation and was judged to be ‘Good’ at its most recent inspection. We are oversubscribed in applications to join Year 7 and have a successful Sixth Form which attracts an increasing number of external candidates. We are committed to providing a genuine breadth of curriculum which inspires students of all abilities and interests.
We have a well qualified and dedicated team of staff, friendly and positive students, parents and a wider community who are incredibly supportive of the school. This is an excellent opportunity to lead our team of Deputy Headteachers, with individual responsibility for the Pastoral, Inclusion and Academic success of the school.
Whether you are an experienced head looking for a new challenge, or an aspiring leader ready for your next step, this is a rare opportunity to make a profound impact on a thriving school community. In all of your work, you will be supported by the Nene Valley Partnership, who have a proud track record of financial and educational excellence, empowering heads of school to create and lead exceptional schools
What the school offers its staff
Visits to the school prior to making an application are warmly welcomed. Please contact Miss Annabelle White, Executive Assistant onwhitean@nenevalleypartnership.comto arrange this.
Applications
Your application should include a letter of application that covers;
• Your approach to leading a large, secondary comprehensive school, and ensuring that every student is able to be successful, no matter their background, circumstances of prior attainment.
• How your skills and experiences equip you to inspire an entire school community as Head of School at Wollaston.
The letter should be no longer than three sides of A4. CVs should not be attached. Please send letters of application to: Miss Annabelle White, Executive Assistant onwhitean@nenevalleypartnership.com
To apply online and download a full job description and personal description please visit - nenevalleypartnership.com/2026/02/head-of-school/
Recruitment Timetable
Closing date for the receipt of applications to Miss Annabelle White, Executive Assistantwhitean@nenevallleypartnership.com is midday on Thursday 19th March 2026and candidates called for interview will be notified by the end of Friday 20th March 2026.
Interviews
Intended interview dates: Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th March 2026
Candidates selected for interview will be notified by telephone in the first instance, followed by an email. If you have not been contacted by midday of Monday 23rd March you should assume that, on this occasion, you have not been successful.
Wollaston School follows a safer recruitment process. The appointment to this post will be subject to suitable references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The governors of Wollaston School are seeking to appoint a Head of School to build on the best traditions of the school, realise the ambition to achieve exceptional outcomes for every student, and to bring their own vision and approach to shaping the future.
Wollaston School is part of The Nene Valley Partnership, a unique MAT which exists because we believe that working collaboratively is better than working alone. All members of the NVP challenge and support each other to achieve excellence in education.
This is an exciting opportunity for a energetic and talented school leader, with a proven track record, to work with an ambitious and caring school community, as well as an expert and dedicated governing body.
Wollaston School enjoys a strong local reputation and was judged to be ‘Good’ at its most recent inspection. We are oversubscribed in applications to join Year 7 and have a successful Sixth Form which attracts an increasing number of external candidates. We are committed to providing a genuine breadth of curriculum which inspires students of all abilities and interests.
We have a well qualified and dedicated team of staff, friendly and positive students, parents and a wider community who are incredibly supportive of the school. This is an excellent opportunity to lead our team of Deputy Headteachers, with individual responsibility for the Pastoral, Inclusion and Academic success of the school.
Whether you are an experienced head looking for a new challenge, or an aspiring leader ready for your next step, this is a rare opportunity to make a profound impact on a thriving school community. In all of your work, you will be supported by the Nene Valley Partnership, who have a proud track record of financial and educational excellence, empowering heads of school to create and lead exceptional schools
What the school offers its staff
Visits to the school prior to making an application are warmly welcomed. Please contact Miss Annabelle White, Executive Assistant onwhitean@nenevalleypartnership.comto arrange this.
Applications
Your application should include a letter of application that covers;
• Your approach to leading a large, secondary comprehensive school, and ensuring that every student is able to be successful, no matter their background, circumstances of prior attainment.
• How your skills and experiences equip you to inspire an entire school community as Head of School at Wollaston.
The letter should be no longer than three sides of A4. CVs should not be attached. Please send letters of application to: Miss Annabelle White, Executive Assistant onwhitean@nenevalleypartnership.com
To apply online and download a full job description and personal description please visit - nenevalleypartnership.com/2026/02/head-of-school/
Recruitment Timetable
Closing date for the receipt of applications to Miss Annabelle White, Executive Assistantwhitean@nenevallleypartnership.com is midday on Thursday 19th March 2026and candidates called for interview will be notified by the end of Friday 20th March 2026.
Interviews
Intended interview dates: Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th March 2026
Candidates selected for interview will be notified by telephone in the first instance, followed by an email. If you have not been contacted by midday of Monday 23rd March you should assume that, on this occasion, you have not been successful.
Wollaston School follows a safer recruitment process. The appointment to this post will be subject to suitable references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.