Headteacher
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About this Role
Actual Salary £59,167 - £65,286 per annum (Leadership Scale L8 to L12)
This job is full time, and is offered on a permanent basis, with start date of 01-Sep-2025.
Lead with Love, Inspire with Courage: Become the Headteacher of Witchampton & Pamphill First Schools.
Are you a passionate and dedicated leader seeking a unique opportunity to make a real difference? We are seeking an inspiring Headteacher to lead two thriving village schools: Witchampton C of E First School and Pamphill C of E First School, part of the Initio Learning Trust family of schools.
Witchampton C of E First School: Witchampton, a "Good" school in all areas (Ofsted, March 2023), offers a warm and welcoming environment. Our Ofsted report highlighted our "small school with a big heart – making a difference" ethos, reflecting the dedication of our staff and the wonderful spirit of our pupils. This is a chance to lead a small, rural village school where Christian values of Love, Courage, Inspiration, and Respect are central to everything we do. Building on our "excellent" church school inspection outcome (July 2019), which praised our culture of holistic care, you will nurture a learning community where every individual is valued and empowered to flourish – spiritually, emotionally, and academically. We champion an enriched and inclusive curriculum, fostering high expectations and ensuring all children, regardless of their needs or abilities, achieve their full potential.
Pamphill C of E First School: Pamphill, a “Good” school (Ofsted, September 2023), is an inclusive and welcoming school. Pupils embrace the values of ‘love’ and ‘courage’. The caring relationships between members of the school community mean that pupils feel safe and happy. Parents describe Pamphill as a school that encourages their children to ‘reach for the stars’. The school has high aspirations for pupils. It has worked hard to develop a curriculum to help pupils achieve well, and they do. The school uses its unique location to provide an array of memorable experiences that go beyond the classroom.
The “good” church school inspection (January 2023) states that ‘In living out its vision school leaders are determined that each pupil, and their family, is known well.’
The Opportunity: This joint headship presents an exciting challenge and a rare opportunity to shape the future of two vibrant learning communities. You will be responsible for leading both schools, fostering collaboration and shared vision while maintaining the unique character of each. This role requires a leader with strong strategic vision, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to inspire and motivate staff, pupils, and parents. A commitment to Christian values is essential. If you are a driven leader with a passion for education and a commitment to making a real difference in the lives of children, we invite you to apply. Join us in creating a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child can flourish.
For more information, please download the candidate recruitment pack, or Visit our websites: https://www.pamphillfirstschool.org/ and https://www.witchampton.dorset.sch.uk/
If you would like to arrange a visit to either of our schools, please email info@initiolearning.org
Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:
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a genuine commitment to supporting professional development
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a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
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free onsite parking
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access to the local government or teachers pension scheme
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a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan
About Initio Learning Trust
Initio Learning Trust comprises 19 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2023 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.
Working for Us
Initio Learning Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and aims to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any changes or support you may need as part of this process, please call or email the recruiting manager (see contact details above).
Initio Learning Trust values and respects the diversity of our workforce, and encourages employees to be their unique selves. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce underpins our core values of collaboration, ambition and respect, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. Applicant shortlisting is done without reference to any personal data including your name.
Applying for a job with us - other things you need to know
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be verified.
Initio Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In line with current safer recruitment guidance, we may collect further information for applicants who are shortlisted for interview including criminal record and social media checks, references and verification of qualifications.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2023). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.
Fluency in English is required for all student and public-facing roles, in accordance with the “fluency duty” (Immigration Act 2016). Please refer to the Job Description for further details.
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