Executive Headteacher
| Posting date: | 14 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, Not recorded, BS20 7QR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | cc80f492-1aa4-4c62-8c90-36964c5fe5c2 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
After consultation with the school community, Governors and Trustees are looking for a leader who:
• has a proven track record of navigating change while encouraging and enabling a culture of partnership, support and collaboration
• will be an approachable and understanding school leader, who seeks to build meaningful connections with both children and adults in our community
• will be ambitious for our school’s future and the future of every child
• is supportive of and committed to the schools’ values-led approach
• values the wider curriculum through creative arts, learning outdoors and celebrating through music and drama
• will support our continued journey in excellence with a focus on maintaining and developing our pedagogical practice
• brings a track record of success in enabling all pupils to reach their potential, including priority pupils and children with SEND
• has the knowledge and qualities needed to support colleagues in their personal and professional development so that they achieve the highest standards of teaching and learning
• demonstrates an authentic personal commitment to inclusion and diversity with experience in embedding and supporting whole school practice
• will understand and develop the Christian distinctiveness of Yatton Juniors as a Church of England school
• sees value and opportunity in collaborating with schools across our Trust and beyond
What the school offers its staff
Working as a Headteacher within the Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) offers advantages that contribute to both professional growth and personal well-being. The LSP is a well-established multi-academy trust comprising 33 primary and secondary schools across North Somerset and Bath and Northeast Somerset, serving nearly 13,000 students and 1700 staff. This expansive network provides a dynamic and supportive environment for our Headteachers.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check. We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
After consultation with the school community, Governors and Trustees are looking for a leader who:
• has a proven track record of navigating change while encouraging and enabling a culture of partnership, support and collaboration
• will be an approachable and understanding school leader, who seeks to build meaningful connections with both children and adults in our community
• will be ambitious for our school’s future and the future of every child
• is supportive of and committed to the schools’ values-led approach
• values the wider curriculum through creative arts, learning outdoors and celebrating through music and drama
• will support our continued journey in excellence with a focus on maintaining and developing our pedagogical practice
• brings a track record of success in enabling all pupils to reach their potential, including priority pupils and children with SEND
• has the knowledge and qualities needed to support colleagues in their personal and professional development so that they achieve the highest standards of teaching and learning
• demonstrates an authentic personal commitment to inclusion and diversity with experience in embedding and supporting whole school practice
• will understand and develop the Christian distinctiveness of Yatton Juniors as a Church of England school
• sees value and opportunity in collaborating with schools across our Trust and beyond
What the school offers its staff
Working as a Headteacher within the Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) offers advantages that contribute to both professional growth and personal well-being. The LSP is a well-established multi-academy trust comprising 33 primary and secondary schools across North Somerset and Bath and Northeast Somerset, serving nearly 13,000 students and 1700 staff. This expansive network provides a dynamic and supportive environment for our Headteachers.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check. We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.