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Head of School

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Posted on May 14, 2026 by CV-Library
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£45k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Head of School

Location: High Wycombe

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 per annum (depending on qualifications & experience)

Overview:

To operationally manage the performance of the school, through close relationships with other members of the Senior and Wider Leadership Teams by ensuring that the school is always inspection-ready through an outstanding provision and all statutory requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities:

Have and create high expectations of staff and students.
Provide senior support to staff in all aspects of behaviour management.
Promote and secure a range of high quality extra-curricular activities within the school.
Contribute to a positive ethos for learning.
Undertake such reasonable activities as the Head Teacher, and leadership teams may, from time to time, require.
Secure assessment and attainment tracking to inform teaching and learning. Requirements

Teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS)
Degree or equivalent
NPQSL and/or NPQH (desirable) Benefits

Recognition Awards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards.
Health and Wellbeing Cashback: Access to Medicash for you and your dependants, covering the costs of eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually.
Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent.
Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards benefits platform, offering loads of discounts and rewardsImportant Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.

Because education matters.

© Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency

Reference: 225110406

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Head of School

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Posted on May 14, 2026 by CV-Library

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High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£45k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Head of School

Location: High Wycombe

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 per annum (depending on qualifications & experience)

Overview:

To operationally manage the performance of the school, through close relationships with other members of the Senior and Wider Leadership Teams by ensuring that the school is always inspection-ready through an outstanding provision and all statutory requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities:

Have and create high expectations of staff and students.
Provide senior support to staff in all aspects of behaviour management.
Promote and secure a range of high quality extra-curricular activities within the school.
Contribute to a positive ethos for learning.
Undertake such reasonable activities as the Head Teacher, and leadership teams may, from time to time, require.
Secure assessment and attainment tracking to inform teaching and learning. Requirements

Teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS)
Degree or equivalent
NPQSL and/or NPQH (desirable) Benefits

Recognition Awards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards.
Health and Wellbeing Cashback: Access to Medicash for you and your dependants, covering the costs of eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually.
Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent.
Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards benefits platform, offering loads of discounts and rewardsImportant Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.

Because education matters.

© Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency
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Reference: 225110406

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