Executive Headteacher

More than one location, Lighthouse Schools Partnership

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 March 2025

Important

This teaching role is at more than one school in the trust. You can find out more in schools overview.

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.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

High Down Schools Applicant Pack.pdf - 3.86 MB (opens in new tab)

About the schools

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Lighthouse Schools Partnership website
• Email address: hr@lsp.org.uk
• Phone number: 01275 843 969
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lighthouse-schools-partnership

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

High Down Infant School

• 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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/high-down-infant-school

High Down Junior School

• 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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/high-down-junior-school

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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