Headteacher

We are seeking a Headteacher to join our team at Epsom and Ewell High School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

The Headteacher’s role is to provide outstanding and inspirational leadership and management of the school, creating an environment in which the highest possible standards of learning and teaching flourish and in which every child has access to high quality education to achieve their full potential.

About Epsom and Ewell High School

Epsom and Ewell High School offers a supportive and vibrant learning environment where students thrive. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives." Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2022 and described as "no ordinary secondary school," we balance academic excellence with preparation for life beyond the curriculum.

Our student-led approach challenges learners to think deeply while our dedicated staff ensure they progress further than national averages. We're proud to be the UK's first recipient of the Schools Mental Health Gold Award, creating an environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.

Professional development is central to our success, with weekly training keeping teaching dynamic and relevant. We have a strong tradition of developing leaders from within, supported by robust in-house programs and a commitment to accelerated career progression at all levels.

At Epsom and Ewell High School, we nurture confident, ambitious students who embrace community, tolerance and high aspiration. Our ethos is simple: our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we truly believe every child can achieve.

Details

Position: Headteacher

Contract: Permanent, full time

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Salary: Leadership (Fringe), Scale 28-34, £98,044 - £113,355

Responsible to: Trust Leadership

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through TPS (Employer contribution 28.68%)
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking, with electric car chargers and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• A new multi-million pound sports facility with world class indoor and outdoor facilities
• Access to on-site gym and exercise classes with staff discount

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with the Bourne Education Trust, the Local Governing Committee and the school community to build upon the culture of continuous improvement that is currently embedded and epitomises the school's core values
• Harness the school's data and benchmarking systems to further monitor and target progress, drive standards higher, and maintain the focus across the school on pupils' achievement and attendance, with a clear focus on their individual needs
• Provide effective leadership and management
• In conjunction with the Local Governing Committee, maintain the corpus of policies and ensure that they continue to be effectively followed
• Uphold the school's established role within the community, sustaining the existing pride in the organisation

Requirements include:

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
• Successful experience as a leader

Desirable

• NPQH or further professional qualification
• Experience leading a school through a recent Ofsted inspection

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 6th May 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.