Secondary Headteacher
| Posting date: | 07 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | de4bd374-0b7c-49ac-bb91-c5481d47e461 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a leader who:
• Has a strong track record of school improvement.
• Is credible, visible and trusted by staff.
• Enjoys working in complex, diverse contexts.
• Is motivated by purpose rather than prestige.
• Believes that leadership is about service, not status.
This role will suit someone who wants to build something meaningful, not simply inherit something finished; someone who understands that sustainable success comes from developing people, embedding high expectations and staying relentlessly focused on what matters most: children’s learning and wellbeing.
What the school offers its staff
This role offers:
• The opportunity to build a confident, high-performing leadership culture
• The space to lead with authenticity rather than ego
• A context where emotional intelligence is as important as strategic clarity
• Visible impact on life chances in a community where education truly matters
We are looking for someone ambitious — but grounded. Someone who combines high expectations with humanity. Someone who knows that sustainable improvement comes from developing people, not overpowering them. Further details about the opportunity, our Trust and the full job description are included in the Applicant Pack.
Commitment to safeguarding
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We are seeking a leader who:
• Has a strong track record of school improvement.
• Is credible, visible and trusted by staff.
• Enjoys working in complex, diverse contexts.
• Is motivated by purpose rather than prestige.
• Believes that leadership is about service, not status.
This role will suit someone who wants to build something meaningful, not simply inherit something finished; someone who understands that sustainable success comes from developing people, embedding high expectations and staying relentlessly focused on what matters most: children’s learning and wellbeing.
What the school offers its staff
This role offers:
• The opportunity to build a confident, high-performing leadership culture
• The space to lead with authenticity rather than ego
• A context where emotional intelligence is as important as strategic clarity
• Visible impact on life chances in a community where education truly matters
We are looking for someone ambitious — but grounded. Someone who combines high expectations with humanity. Someone who knows that sustainable improvement comes from developing people, not overpowering them. Further details about the opportunity, our Trust and the full job description are included in the Applicant Pack.
Commitment to safeguarding
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).