Headteacher

St Nicholas Church School, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3QH

68 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  7 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 July 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
• Full-time equivalent salary: £66,368 - £ 76,772 FTE per annum
• Pay scale: Leadership, L11 - L17

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced Senior Leader who:

• Has a strong vision for inclusion and equity, and who is aspirational for every pupil
• Leads with integrity and passion and can foster a positive, collaborative working environment where all colleagues feel safe, supported and able to flourish
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills maintaining positive partnerships with families, the Church and the wider community.
• Has a deep understanding of SEND provision, with the ability to further develop our strong practice and can successfully drive improvements through the delivery of our evidence-informed pupil premium strategy, ensuring that every child receives the support, challenge and opportunities they need to thrive.
• Is outward-facing and committed to collaboration and trust-wide working

What the school offers its staff

• An exciting opportunity for support and development in the next phase of your career
• Committed and enthusiastic staff, who are keen to get the best for the pupils
• Experienced and committed Trust Local Committee
• Happy pupils who appreciate school and the adults who support them
• Great support from an effective MAT team and a collaborative group of local schools to work within
• High quality CPD to develop your leadership skills.

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 Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust 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. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.

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.

St Nicholas Radstock - Headteacher Recruitment Pack - July 2026 (1).pdf - 2.45 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Nicholas Church School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 187 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Nicholas Church School website
• Email address: hr@bwmat.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-nicholas-church-school

St Nicholas Church School is a Primary School in Radstock, on the outskirts of Bath. It is part of the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust.
There are currently 217 pupils on roll.

Arranging a visit to St Nicholas Church School

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

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