Headteacher
Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bristol, BS11 9LG14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 June 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
- L12-L18
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery invite applications from highly motivated, inspiring leaders for the post of Headteacher. The successful candidate will take up the position in September 2026.
We are seeking a Headteacher who can lead a Church of England school with integrity, compassion and ambition, ensuring our Christian values are lived out through inclusive leadership that celebrates diversity and secures equity of opportunity and high expectations for all pupils and staff.
We are a single-form entry primary school and nursery with approximately 230 pupils on roll, situated in Avonmouth on the outskirts of Bristol. We are proud of our strong community ethos and our commitment to ensuring every child can flourish, regardless of their starting point.
Our school serves a diverse community, including a high proportion of pupils with SEND and those eligible for pupil premium funding. We see this as a strength and are committed to providing an inclusive education that enables all children to achieve their full potential.
The successful candidate will be supported by an engaged governing body, a strong diocesan partnership, and access to local authority school improvement support.
Following our successful Ofsted inspection, where we were judged to be a Good school, we were also delighted to receive a wonderful SIAMS inspection outcome, which recognised that:
"Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery is living up to its foundation as a Church school and is enabling pupils and adults to flourish… Hope and aspiration are the hallmarks of this vibrant and loving community.”
This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who is passionate about inclusion, educational excellence, and community engagement to build on our strengths and help shape the next chapter of our school's journey. You will demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills and experience of working effectively with others in order to raise standards.
Avonmouth CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment, and all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We warmly welcome applications from leaders by
Closing date:11am, 19th June 2026Shortlisting:Afternoon of 19th June 2026Interview dates:First round 6th July, sifting for second day on 10th July
Visits to the school (by appointment):
Candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school to experience our values and ethos in action. To arrange a visit to the school please contact Sarah Behenna our Chair of Governors
Or for an application pack, please contact Jacqui Bartley our School Business Manager.
Safeguarding Statement: Avonmouth Church of England Primary School 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.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the right candidate:
- A supportive and hardworking team
- A school that is valued by the local community.
- Tailored career progression through performance management;
- Flu vaccination vouchers; subsidised eye tests for desk-based employees and access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme.
- Free onsite parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- The chance to be part of a friendly, inclusive staff
- Wellbeing package through Schools UK.
- Pay the ‘Bristol Real Living Wage.’
Further information about the job
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.
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 Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 221 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- avonmouth.p@bristol-schools.uk
- Phone number
- 01179030280
Avonmouth Church of England Primary School & Nursery is situated in Avonmouth village and welcomes children from Nursery through to Year Six. Please take a look through the information on the website. We are extremely proud of our school and are delighted to celebrate the successes and achievements of all members of our school community.
We have high expectations for all the children in our school, both academically and behaviourally, and strive to meet the needs of every child.
Arranging a visit to Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email avonmouth.p@bristol-schools.uk.
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