Headteacher

Horfield Church of England Primary School, Bristol, BS10 5BD

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  21 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 March 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: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L19 - L23 (£80,655-£88,951 pro-rata per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are now looking for a leader who will:

• inspire staff and pupils to be their best by sharing a vision of excellence that supports all to flourish
• build strong trust and confidence in and with staff to drive the school’s journey of ongoing improvement
• positively embrace and develop the school’s Christian character in a school serving the whole 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 Horfield with a focus on informed practice in all areas of curriculum and pedagogy to ensure the best educational opportunities for all pupils
• demonstrate a personal commitment to inclusion and diversity
• enjoy celebrating the team’s successes.

What the school offers its staff

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

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.

Horfield Headteacher Application Pack March 2026 (1).pdf - 2.96 MB (opens in new tab)

About Horfield Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 420 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Horfield Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: hr@lsp.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/horfield-church-of-england-primary-school-bristol

Arranging a visit to Horfield Church of England Primary School

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

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