Salary: £84,699 - £116,456
Hours of work: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Mountjoy School for further information.
Following the announced retirement of our current inspirational Headteacher, the Governing Body of Mountjoy School in Beaminster, close to the beautiful Jurassic Coast in West Dorset, will shortly be advertising for an inspiring, visionary, and compassionate new leader to take up the post from 1st January 2027.
Supported by a dedicated staff team, a skilled and supportive governing body, excellent community links, local partnerships and strong relationships with families, our school offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader to build on strong foundations and guide us into the next stage of our journey.
Please see the link below for full details, and how to apply:
Headteacher Mountjoy School in Beaminster - Dorset Council
Closing date (and time): 11.59pm Monday 14th September 2026
Interview date: 21st & 22nd September 2026
Commencement date: 1st January 2027
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
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Our vision is to build stronger, more resilient communities and our core values underpin what we do, what we stand for and how we do things.
We deliver more than 350 services to the people of Wiltshire, from public health and social care to planning and street maintenance, schools and libraries.
We’re a forward-thinking council and we recognise a good idea can come from anyone, at any level. That’s why we encourage our people to be innovative and find new ways to tackle old issues. Our values support this and make us unique; we embrace change, treat everyone fairly and value diversity.
We focus on opportunities and possibilities, rather than limitations and promote flexible working. We want to ensure that we encourage a culture that places customers at its centre.
Join us and you will enjoy the chance to achieve your full potential and enjoy a truly fulfilling career in a beautiful part of the country.
