Headteacher

Bridge Farm Primary School, Bristol, Bristol, BS14 0LL

34 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: LS20-LS26

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Good knowledge of EYFS and national curriculum
• Demonstrable commitment to implementation of whole school policies and procedures
• Has minimum of two years recent experience as Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Head or Headteacher
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities
• A proven track record of improving achievement for pupils
• Knowledge and understanding of adaptive teaching

What the school offers its staff

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Bridge Farm Primary School, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

All colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

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.

BF-Head-Recruitment-Pack-v03.pdf (1).pdf - 1.99 MB (opens in new tab)

About Bridge Farm Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 625 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bridge Farm Primary School website
• Email address: bpattenden@futuralearning.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridge-farm-primary-school-bristol

Arranging a visit to Bridge Farm Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bpattenden@futuralearning.co.uk.

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