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Head of School

The Waterloo School · Waterlooville · Hampshire

Job description

Key responsibilities

- be responsible for, under the direction of, and in consultation with, the Executive Headteacher, the overall day to day operational management and leadership of the school.

- provide vision, leadership and direction which are focused on continuous school improvement.

- effective working relationship with the Executive Headteacher, leadership team and all staff.

- seek strategies through which to achieve the agreed and shared vision of the school, leading by example particularly in respect of all aspects of teaching and learning and ensuring equality of opportunity for all.

Who we are looking for Youwill be a credible, values-driven leader with a successful track record at senior level within the education sector. You will bring strong experience of leading teams and supporting children and young people with a wide variety of additional needs. Youwill also offer:

- Strong understanding of SEND, safeguarding and relevant legislation

- Proven ability to lead teams through change and improvement

- Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills

- Resilience, professionalism and a genuine commitment to inclusive education

- Experience of leading different teams is desirable but not essential.

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About this school

The Waterloo School

Community special school · Ages 5–11

Not rated
Pupils
75
Avg teacher salary
£46,912
Pupil:teacher ratio
7.4:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7JJ

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Salary
£60619 and £66956
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
18 August 2026
Closing date
17 September 2026

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