The Blandford School
Location: Blandford Forum, Dorset
Salary: L31 – L37 (Group 7) £104,040 - £120,524
Start Date: 1st September 2025
The Governing Board is seeking an ambitious and inspirational Headteacher to lead our thriving 11-18 secondary school. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced leader to build on the successes of the past and shape the futures of 1133 young people.
About Us
* Judged Good in all areas by Ofsted in April 2024
* Our sixth form performance currently places us in the top 1% of schools across the country due to the outstanding progress over the past three years (ALPS 2024)
* Thresholds are above the national average at key stage four
* We are popular and in some year groups, oversubscribed
* Destination data consistently positive and includes Oxbridge
* Dedicated, experienced and talented staff team
* Outstanding, modern facilities and exceptional grounds.
About The Role
Working with the Governing Board, you will:
* Develop future strategy which results in positive outcomes for young people and ensure inclusion is at the heart of decision making
* Deliver a broad and balanced curriculum which meets the needs of our students
* Ensure all students and staff are valued for their contribution
* Ensure the school remains a central part of the local community
* Sustain and further develop a safe and productive learning environment which is aspirational for all.
What We Are Looking For
* Successful leadership as Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or equivalent in a secondary school
* Proven track record in leading strategy, articulating vision and managing change to raise standards
* The drive and skillset to secure the best outcomes for our students
* Strong commitment to inclusion, equality and safeguarding
* A confident, inspiring and outstanding team leader.
Why Join Us
* Lead a forward-thinking school with an excellent reputation
* Work closely with an experienced, professional and skilled Governing Board
* Leadership development and training will be supported
* We are a fully comprehensive school with a fun, inquisitive and energetic student body
* Teaching and support staff are loyal and talented; they are positive about working in the school and the opportunities provided
* Live and work in the beautiful county of Dorset, 30 minutes from the beaches of Bournemouth and Poole and 40 minutes from the New Forest National Park.
How To Apply
To apply, download the application pack and form (see 'How to apply' in the applicant pack), and return to [email protected] by noon 26th February 2025.
Interviews will take place Tuesday, 11th March and Wednesday, 12th March 2025.
If you would like to visit the school in advance of applying, please contact Stacey Stevens at [email protected] to organise a tour on Monday 10th February or Wednesday 12th February.
The Blandford School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government's safer recruitment guidelines.
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Keeping Children Safe in Education
The Blandford School 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. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
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