- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 252 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- High Down Infant School website

Executive Headteacher
More than one location, Lighthouse Schools Partnership32 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
8 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L20 - L25 (£79,475- £89,830 pro-rata per annum)
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
- has a creative and imaginative approach to education and wants to inspire children to be original thinkers and independent, lifelong learners
- 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
- sees value and opportunity in collaborating with schools across our MAT and beyond
What the school offers its staff
High Down Schools is a federation of infant and junior schools on the same large site in Portishead, benefitting from beautiful views and plenty of green and natural play space. Federated in 2015, High Down has been serving the community of Portishead for nearly 60 years. Connected to local care homes and community organisations, the school provides plenty of opportunities for children to support and contribute to their local community through creative, cultural, sporting and other activities.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- hr@lsp.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01275 843 969
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 33 schools in the Trust.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.
We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust.
School Details
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 342 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- High Down Junior School website
Arranging a visit to Lighthouse Schools Partnership
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@lsp.org.uk.
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