Headteacher

Job description

Headteacher- Independent Co-Education School

Location: West Midlands

Start Date: Start date ASAP

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £85,000 base salary

An established, well-regarded independent day school is seeking to appoint an outstanding Headteacher to lead the school into its next phase of development.

The school provides a broad, balanced and mainstream curriculum, delivering strong academic outcomes alongside a rich programme of extracurricular opportunities and high-quality pastoral care. It is not a specialist provision and supports pupils across the full ability range within a nurturing, ambitious environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and confident leader to take strategic and operational responsibility for all aspects of school life, working closely with governors and senior leaders to sustain high standards and drive continued improvement.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Provide clear, visible and inspirational leadership across the whole school
• Maintain and further develop excellent standards of teaching, learning and behaviour
• Lead and support staff through a positive, professional and collaborative culture
• Oversee strategic planning, school development and day-to-day operations
• Act as a ambassador for the school within the wider community

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a Headteacher who:

• Has significant senior leadership experience within the independent school sector
• Brings a strong understanding of mainstream independent education
• Is an assured, credible leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Combines strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on leadership approach
• Is committed to pupil wellbeing, staff development and educational excellence

Contact Details:

To apply, or for more information and an informal confidential discussion please contact Jordanna Osborn at 02394211147 or josborn@compassltd.co.uk

Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £500 vouchers for each successful recommendation.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

East Midlands

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-03-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English