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The Kings of Wessex Academy · Cheddar · Somerset

Job description

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to appointing an exceptional individual who has:

• Excellent leadership, management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Drive and commitment to ensure the school succeeds.

• A track record as an outstanding teacher and leader.

• Deep knowledge of teaching and learning and all aspects of the curriculum.

• Determination to ensure no learner is left behind so all learners reach their potential.

• Ability and desire to lead in all academic, pastoral, and business matters of the school.

• Total commitment to ensure the safeguarding of all children.

• A dedication to promoting Christian ethos and values in every aspect of school life.

• The ability to lead and inspire colleagues to provide the best possible education for our young people

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About this school

The Kings of Wessex Academy

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 13–18

Not rated
Pupils
1,050
Avg teacher salary
£49,095
Pupil:teacher ratio
18.6:1
Academy trust
WESSEX LEARNING TRUST

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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Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3AQ

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Salary
Leadership Scale 25-31 £93,424 - £108,202 pa (£96,694 - £111,990 post- pay award)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
16 October 2026
Closing date
16 November 2026

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