Headteacher
An inspiring leadership opportunity for a Headteacher within a thriving primary education environment. The role focuses on school leadership, teaching and learning excellence, safeguarding, curriculum development and driving pupil achievement across the school.
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SALARY: £82,654 - £95,735 Leadership Scale LS20 to LS26 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Bristol, Somerset, South West England
TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 32.5 hours per week
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Headteacher to provide strategic leadership within a successful and inclusive primary education setting, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning, safeguarding and pupil achievement.
As a Headteacher you will lead the school community with vision and integrity, guiding staff development, curriculum delivery and school improvement while creating a supportive learning environment where pupils and staff can thrive.
The Headteacher will work collaboratively with leadership teams and stakeholders to maintain strong educational outcomes, promote high standards of behaviour and ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the school.
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DUTIES
Your duties as the Headteacher include:
Strategic Leadership: Provide inspirational leadership that sets high expectations for teaching, learning and pupil outcomes
School Improvement: Shape and deliver the school improvement plan to drive continuous progress and educational excellence
Teaching and Learning: Monitor and evaluate classroom practice to ensure consistently high-quality teaching
Staff Development: Inspire, support and develop staff through performance management, professional development and mentoring
Safeguarding Leadership: Establish and maintain a strong safeguarding culture that protects and supports all pupils
Operational Management: Oversee the effective day-to-day running of the school, including behaviour standards and attendance
Financial Oversight: Work with finance teams to manage the school budget efficiently and ensure effective resource allocation
Community Engagement: Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, governors and external agencies
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Qualified Teacher Status and successful completion of induction
Previous experience in a senior leadership role within primary education
Strong knowledge of the EYFS and National Curriculum frameworks
Proven experience of improving pupil achievement and educational outcomes
Experience with safeguarding responsibilities and promoting pupil wellbeing
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams
Experience with school improvement planning and monitoring teaching standards
DESIRABLE
A relevant leadership qualification such as NPQH or willingness to undertake one
Experience with whole-school budget management and financial oversight
Experience with adaptive teaching approaches and inclusive education practices
Experience of working collaboratively within a multi-school or partnership environment
BENEFITS
Health Cash Plan covering everyday healthcare costs up to £500 per year
Employee Assistance Programme with 24-hour helpline and counselling support
Access to generous pension schemes
Retail discounts and cashback schemes with major UK retailers
Cycle to Work scheme with interest-free payments
Discounted sports centre membership
Flexible working and family-friendly policies
Enhanced sick pay, maternity, paternity and parental leave
This role requires an Enhanced DBS check
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JOB REF: AWDO-P14517
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