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Head of School (Secondary Phase) – Wootton Park School, Northampton Free School Trust.

Wootton Park School is a vibrant, forward-thinking all-through school (4-19) located in the heart of Northampton and Academy of Northampton Free School Trust. We are seeking an inspirational, dynamic, and visionary leader to join our community as Head of School (Secondary phase). The successful candidate will work alongside the founding Executive Headteacher/CEO and Head of School (Primary). 

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape the future of our school and lead it into its next phase of growth and success.

About Us: Our Trust is committed to providing an inclusive, innovative, and challenging educational experience for all learners, as an all through School this commitment extends from EYFS through to Sixth Form.

Our dedicated staff and engaged community, work tirelessly and collaboratively to ensure every child is empowered to achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to excellence, exceptional behaviour, pastoral care, and fostering a positive school culture where every individual can thrive.

The Role: As Head of School (Secondary Phase), you will lead the secondary phase of the school with passion, integrity, and vision, ensuring the highest standards of education, pastoral care, and staff development. You will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, academic achievement, and overall well-being of the school community.

Working closely with the CEO, trustees, staff, learners, and parents, you will be expected to continue to drive improvement, develop partnerships, and ensure that Wootton Park School remain a leading institution in the Trust and region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the school, fostering an environment where learners and staff can excel.
• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning across all phases of the secondary school, from KS3 to Sixth Form.
• Help lead the development and implementation of the school’s vision, values, and strategic priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement through effective monitoring, evaluation, and development of school practices.
• Promote the highest standards of behaviour, pastoral care, 51ºÚÁÏ, and wellbeing for learners and staff.
• Engage with parents, the local community, and external partners to enhance the school’s reputation and support learner success.

The Ideal Candidate: We are looking for a Head of School (Secondary Phase) who is an outstanding leader, with:

• Proven leadership experience in an all-through or secondary school setting.
• A passion for educational excellence and a commitment to the very highest of standards for all.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of stakeholders.
• A track record of successful school enhancement and the ability to lead others effectively.
• Experience in managing and developing staff, fostering a positive and supportive school culture.

Why Wootton Park School?

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• A small MAT where the children drive our decision making. 
• A diverse and inclusive school community with a commitment to child-centered learning.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A beautiful, modern school with excellent facilities and a strong sense of community.

If you are an experienced, visionary leader with a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to visit the school or have an informal chat about the post please do get in touch at ceo@woottonparkacademytrust.org.uk

Our school is committed to 51ºÚÁÏ and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Northampton Free School Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates and offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Please note we do not accept CVs and references will be applied for at the shortlisting stage.

We maintain the right to close the application process early or later if necessary.

Closing Date: Wednesday 14th May 2025, 12 noon

Interview Date: Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th May 2025

Candidates should be available to interview in person

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how you can contribute to the future success of Wootton Park School