Headteacher

Bluebell Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7DS

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter 2027

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £73,827.00 - £83,478.00 Annually (FTE)

Headteacher job summary

Broad Horizons Education Trust

Bluebell Primary School

Lovelace Road

Norwich

Norfolk

NR4 7DS

www.bhetrust.co.uk

Email: recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk

Vacancy

Headteacher

L14-19 - £73,827 - £83,478

Start Date - Easter 2027

We are looking for an ambitious and dedicated individual to take on the role of Headteacher at Bluebell Primary School.

Bluebell Primary School is an inclusive and diverse school near the University of East Anglia, which serves children from nursery through to year six. We are proud of the integral role the school plays within its local community and its reputation for building strong partnerships with families. Our driving vision is simple yet powerful: To be kind to ourselves, to each other, and to our world. Our staff are committed to inclusion and kindness being at the heart of their work and cater for children with a wide range of needs including those within the school’s specialist resource base provision.

As Headteacher, you will provide strong, compassionate, and strategic leadership, driving educational excellence while nurturing the warm, inclusive ethos that makes Bluebell Primary School special. We are looking for a Headteacher who can drive the next stage of school improvement; raising standards for all children through a sharp focus on curriculum, teaching and learning and professional development.

We are looking for a strong, experienced educational leader who has a proven track record of successful senior leadership and driving up school standards in a primary setting. Building meaningful, trusting relationships with staff, pupils, families and the wider community will be central to this role and you will bring energy, resilience, and a collaborative mindset to contribute to both school and Trust-wide success.

Bluebell Primary School is part of the Broad Horizons Education Trust, a Norfolk based trust of 18 schools. At Broad Horizons Education Trust, we believe that to achieve our vision of every child achieving their full potential we need to focus on the following levers of school improvement:

• Attendance - children need to be in school if they can achieve their potential. We focus on tight systems and expectations grounded in warm relationships and partnerships with families.

• Inclusion with impact - all children need to flourish in our schools and the impact of this will be apparent in their outcomes. We focus on consistent routines within warm environments; ensuring all students can read fluently and using rigorous formative assessment to ensure inclusive curriculum and pedagogy.

• Raising attainment - children need to leave school with the qualifications, knowledge and skills which allow them to achieve their potential. We focus on a powerful knowledge-rich curriculum, the use of a simple model of teaching and meaningful use of assessment.

By becoming a Headteacher of Bluebell Primary School, you also become a Trust leader whose voice and expertise will shape our ongoing journey. As part of Broad Horizons Education Trust, you will never lead in isolation. You will join a collaborative, supportive network of leaders who are passionate about transforming lives through education. We are deeply committed to investing in our leaders. You will benefit from excellent professional development and high-impact line management from central executive leaders forged in our mantra of ‘continuous improvement with kindness’.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate, committed leader looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in a vibrant community, we would love to hear from you.

We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school or arrange an informal conversation with the Deputy Chief Executive Officer. sturner@bhetrust.co.uk

Select the ‘Apply now’ button and enter your details.

Please include in the personal statement section of your application why you believe you are suitable for this role in terms of skill, experience and personal qualities.

You must “Submit” your fully completed application by the closing date/time.

Closing date: 09:00AM, Monday 30th November 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 7th December 2026

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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.

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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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bluebell Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 201 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bluebell Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bluebell-primary-school-norwich

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