Head of School

Baltonsborough Church of England VC Primary School, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8PX

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  20 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L1 - L3

What skills and experience we're looking for

About you

We are looking for a leader who:

 is an excellent and reflective primary teacher with a strong record of improving provision and pupil outcomes;

 has successful leadership experience and is ready to take responsibility for the day to-day leadership of a school;

 combines high expectations with warmth, integrity and care;

 can inspire, motivate, support and challenge colleagues;

 understands how to translate a clear vision into effective action and sustained improvement;

 is committed to equity, inclusion and removing barriers to learning;

 communicates confidently and builds trusted relationships with pupils, staff, families and partners;

 is organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities; and

 shares the ACE mission, values and commitment to character education.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer

You will join a supportive school and Trust community that is ambitious for its pupils, staff and communities.

We offer:

 the opportunity to shape the next stage of Baltonsborough C of E Primary School’s development;

 a close professional partnership with the Executive Headteacher and senior Trust leaders;

 protected leadership me alongside your Key Stage 2 teaching commitment;

 high-quality professional development, bespoke coaching and leadership support;

 access to Trust-wide networks, expertise and collaborative working opportunities;

 clear opportunities to develop your talents and contribute beyond your own school; and

 a values-led culture in which colleagues are supported to grow and flourish.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

BAL Head of School Recruitment Pack Oct 2026.pdf - 1.09 MB (opens in new tab)

About Baltonsborough Church of England VC Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 70 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Baltonsborough Church of England VC Primary School website
• Email address: rozel.ridgway@acexcellence.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/baltonsborough-church-of-england-vc-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Baltonsborough Church of England VC Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rozel.ridgway@acexcellence.co.uk.

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