Headteacher
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8FP33 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 April 2026
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
Pay scale
- L13 - L17
What skills and experience we're looking for
Minimum of degree level qualification or equivalent
Qualified Teacher Status
NPQH
Advanced (Level 3) safeguarding training
Relevant post graduate management qualification or equivalent
A proven track record of senior level strategic leadership and management in a similar setting
Knowledge of the wider educational developments and policy
A comprehensive understanding of curriculum development, pedagogy, innovation and delivery to a high standard
Awareness of regulatory and inspection frameworks
Secure knowledge of DfE publications and guidance which regulate safer working practices and approaches to vulnerable children and young people.
Effective management of student behaviour in order to drive aspirations and success
Effective management of people to maximise their performance
Experience of working with a range of early years providers to ensure an effective transition into primary education
Experience of working with and reporting to a Board or Governing Body
Experience of managing budgets combined with a proven track record of maintaining robust financial management systems
Experience of developing successful partnerships with a wide range of external stakeholders including local authorities, employers, businesses, educational institutions, professional organisations and government agencies
Ability to establish a positive ethos with a focus on high achievement for all
Clear knowledge and understanding of an excellent EYFS and primary curriculum
Strategic vision and the ability to articulate and implement the strategy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, includingthe ability to carry out effective negotiation and difficult professional communication
Empathy with the needs and aspirations of all pupils
An excellent communicator, able to take the lead in promoting the school and BEP to the wider community and larger audiences
A passionate commitment to the raising of standards of achievement, particularly for the most disadvantaged pupils
High standards of personal and professional integrity
A personal commitment to the principles of equality and diversity
A willingness to contribute to system leadership and to support the development and improvement of other schools within and outside of BEP
A sense of humour and the ability to bounce back when things don’t work out as hoped for
Appreciation of work life balance
Willingness to ask for help and support if necessary
What the school offers its staff
- Eligibility to join excellent pension scheme
- Option to make additional voluntary contributions to pension for local governmentpension scheme members which can help boost retirement benefits
- Access to a range of continuous professional development opportunities
- Trust wide charity events designed to encourage our people to participate inmeaningful activities
- Access to wellbeing provision which offers information and advice on a range of workplace and personal issues
- Flexible working opportunities
- Enhanced special leave provision, including additional time off as part of our
- ‘Personal Day’ entitlement which supports employees to achieve a betterwork/life balance
- Free car parking
- On site catering facilities, all of which provide healthy and nutritious meals at a low cost
- Gym membership. Many of our schools have on-site gyms, the use of which is available to employees at a discounted rate
- Cycle to work scheme which enables employees to purchase a bike and accessories for their commute to work
- Free tea and coffee.
Further information about the job
We are seeking to recruit an outstanding leader and teacher, with a track record of successful leadership, to become the Headteacher of IKB Primary School from September 2026. We are looking for an individual who has a strong knowledge of curriculum, who has experience in safeguarding and who can deliver excellent learning opportunities alongside achievement and progress outcomes for all children across the Primary and Early Years key stages.
You will be responsible for the strategic leadership of the school in respect of all areas relating to quality of education, behaviour and attitudes and personal development, as well as being the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the school.
You will be joining an ambitious, talented and hardworking team of staff who offer incredible support, both in an academic and pastoral sense, and are relentless in their drive to make a genuine difference to and lasting impact on our young people, families and the wider community. We are looking for a leader who aligns with this, shares these beliefs and can further galvanise our existing team whilst growing it further.
You will also join our team of fantastic primary and secondary Headteachers who lead our other BEP schools, and you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the future of education in Somerset and Devon.
We are holding school tour session on the following dates:
- Friday 1st May at 16:00
- Tuesday 5th May at 17:15
- Wednesday 13th May 16:30
Please see the recruitment pack for our contact details and for full details of the role, including the job description and person specification. Please complete the application form in full, via e-teach - we cannot accept CVs.
The closing date for applications is 9am on 18th May 2026.
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st June 2026.
If you feel you have the skills for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 231 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School website
- Email address
- hancockl@bep.ac
IKB opened in September 2020 as a brand-new school on the recently built Longforth Farm development in Wellington. The school was built to cater to the growing numbers of families moving into the Wellington area, and particularly for this development. In 2020 IKB welcomed its first cohort of Reception children. Since then, the school has grown organically, one year group at a time to its current size of primary aged children from Reception to Year 5, inclusive of its thriving IKB Bright Sparks nursery provision.
Arranging a visit to Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hancockl@bep.ac.
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