Headteacher

Blagdon Primary School, Bristol, Somerset, BS40 7RW

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 February 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: L10 - L14 (£64,691 - £71,330 pro-rata per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a leader who will:​

• Inspire staff and pupils to be their best by sharing avision of excellence that supports all to flourish​
• Embed themselves fully in the school community​
• be ambitious for the school’s future and lead its growth and development​
• fully engage in the work of the whole of Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) and bring skills and opportunities to the Trust​
• support the continued journey at Blagdon with a focus on informed practice in all areas of curriculum and pedagogy to ensure the best educational opportunities for all pupils​
• bring a track record of success in enabling all pupils to reach their potential, including disadvantaged. SEND and EAL children​
• have the knowledge and qualities needed to continue to develop colleagues so that they achieve the highest standards of teaching and learning​
• demonstrate a personal commitment to inclusion and diversity​
• enjoy celebrating the team’s successes.

What the school offers its staff

The Trust

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 34 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.

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

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Blagdon Primary School are 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 will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Blagdon Headteacher Application Pack 2026 V1.pdf - 2.83 MB (opens in new tab)

About Blagdon Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 94 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Blagdon Primary School website
• Email address: hr@lsp.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blagdon-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Blagdon Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@lsp.org.uk.

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