Senior School Leadership

CMN Educational Recruitment are seeking candidates with Senior Leadership experience.

Lead with purpose. Shape the next chapter of a school.

Your next leadership move should match your values and your ambition for young people. CMN Educational Recruitment is connecting with experienced school leaders across Portsmouth who may be open to future assistant headteacher, deputy headteacher, headteacher and other senior leadership opportunities. We value leaders who combine strategic clarity with care for people and outcomes.

The impact you could make

• Set direction for teaching quality, curriculum, inclusion and whole-school improvement.
• Develop colleagues through coaching, accountability and professional learning.
• Lead safeguarding culture, behaviour, attendance and strong partnerships.
• Use evidence and sound judgement to deliver sustainable improvements.

What we are looking for

• Substantial school leadership experience and demonstrable impact.
• Strong safeguarding, SEND, curriculum and school improvement knowledge.
• The ability to inspire teams, communicate with stakeholders and lead change.

Why join the CMN talent pool?

Be considered when suitable opportunities arise, tell us what matters to you in your next role and connect with a recruitment team focused on matching people with schools—not just filling vacancies. Registration is free for candidates.

This is a talent-pool invitation, not a confirmed vacancy or guarantee of work. Roles, salary, location and working patterns will be confirmed for each opportunity. Salary figures are broad planning guides for Hampshire, not binding offers; FTE differs from actual term-time-only pay.

Safeguarding: CMN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any placement is subject to appropriate identity, right-to-work, references, qualifications and role-specific safeguarding checks, including DBS and barred-list checks only where legally eligible and applicable.