Headteacher - Mayville High School

A Headteacher is sought for a small independent school in Portsmouth educating 450 pupils early years to is an exciting opportunityfor a passionate and committedheadteacher to take on the leadership of this vibrant and successfulschool. The person appointed will lead and manage Mayville High School where all students have an opportunity to reach their academic potential realise their talents develop social confidence and a sense of community responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership: To uphold a positive inclusive and professional school culture by leading strategically promoting high standards fostering respectful relationships and preparing all pupils for future success.

Teaching and Learning:To ensure high-quality expert teaching across all subjects by promoting research-informed practices subject-specific expertise and effective use of assessment. To lead the development of a broad and coherent curriculum by ensuring expert subject leadership

Behaviour: To promote a culture of high expectations and respectful behaviour by ensuring clear rules and routines consistent and fair discipline and adult role models who exemplify good citizenship.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: To ensure ambitious inclusive education for pupils with SEND through dedicated and specialist provision working in partnership with families and professionals and meeting statutory responsibilities.

Professional Development:To prioritise high-quality sustained professional development that aligns with school and individual needs draws on internal and external expertise and supports long-term improvement and succession planning.

Organisational management including Safeguarding: To ensure the effective and efficient running of the school by safeguarding pupils and staff managing resources responsibly deploying staff wisely and maintaining robust systems to mitigate risk.

School Improvement: To drive sustained school improvement by using evidence-informed evaluation to identify challenges develop targeted strategies and implement them effectively and appropriately.

Business Management: To manage the schools resources finances and operations to ensure sustainability efficiency and the best outcomes for pupils and staff.

Community Engagement: To build strong partnerships with families the community other schools and public services to enhance educational outcomes through collaboration and mutual support.

Accountability: To uphold effective governance by fostering professional relationships with trustees ensuring accountability at all levels and meeting all statutory and regulatory obligations.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Experience:Proven experience in a leadership role preferably as a Headteacher or Deputy Head.
• Vision and Drive:Demonstrated ability to establish and build a successful school.
• SEND Expertise:Understanding of special educational needs and experience in creating supportive learning environments.
• Curriculum Knowledge:Familiarity with curriculum development and implementation including experience with SEN provision.
• Communication Skills:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational Skills:Strong ability to manage a school effectively.
• Business Skills: Knowledge of managing finances.

Application Details:

• Closing Date:1 August 2025.
• Salary: 66000 - 76000 per annum.
• Contact:For inquiries and to apply contact: