Assistant Headteacher

Crockerne Church of England Primary School, Bristol, BS20 0JP

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £53,069.00 - £55,747.00 Annually (FTE) L2-L4

Assistant Headteacher job summary

Crockerne Church of England Primary School is set in the heart of the Pill community, North Somerset. All Crockerne staff pride themselves on creating a warm, friendly atmosphere in which we believe our children can thrive. Crockerne children have the opportunity to be creative, active and investigative, with access to a wide range of subjects, projects, clubs and activities. This enables Crockerne children to be the best version of themselves. As Crockerne is a church school, we thread this message throughout the curriculum and all we do using the school's chosen verse for our vision, 'Let your light shine,' Matthew 5:16.

The Assistant Headteacher, under the direction of the Headteacher, will take a major role in:

Formulating the aims and objectives of the school

Establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives

Managing staff and resources to that end

Contribute to the wider success of the school through membership of the Senior Leadership Team

Play a role in school improvement across Kaleidoscope Multi-Academy Trust

Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives

Represent the school and act as an advocate for its mission and values, forming and developing effective partnerships within and beyond the Trust;

Promote and model the school’s mission, vision and values, and successfully implement the Kaleidoscope and school policies;

Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a culture of continuous improvement and success, and a high standard of education for all

Work with the Headteacher and CEO of the Trust, providing high quality professional leadership

Implement the vision of Crockerne Primary School and provide effective leadership, inspiring and motivating those engaged in the activities of teaching and learning;

Please refer to the Assistant Head job description and person specification for further information.

What We Offer

A supportive and collaborative staff team.

Opportunities for professional development across the Trust.

A friendly, inclusive school environment with enthusiastic pupils.

Trust-wide resources, systems, and wellbeing initiatives.

A varied and fulfilling role at the heart of the school community.

Crockerne C of E Primary School is part of Kaleidoscope Multi-Academy Trust (KMAT) and central to the planning and systems of KMAT are our 5 C’s:

1. Our schools are Child-centric (focusing on the whole child)

2. Creative and innovative

3. Community focused

4. Collaborative but distinctive

5. We have a Culture of high expectations and excellence, striving for and sharing best practice.

Safeguarding and Child Protection:

Kaleidoscope Multi-Academy Trust are committed to ensuring outstanding safeguarding procedures and to promote the welfare of our pupils.

This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

We warmly encourage visits to the school. Please get in touch to arrange a tour and meet the team.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

https://www.kaleidoscopemat.co.uk/uploads/9/4/7/2/94728976/safeguarding_policy_kmat_2022.pdf

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Crockerne Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 319 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Crockerne Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/crockerne-church-of-england-primary-school

Crockerne Church of England Primary School is a 3-11 Primary School. It is in the heart of the villages of Pill, Easton in Gordano and Ham Green; it is a lovely place to work and many visitors and new parents comment on the family, nurturing and inclusive feel the school has for both children and staff.

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