Headteacher

West Monkton Church of England School, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8FT

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 11:59am

• Date listed

  5 May 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: Leadership Scale 11-17

Headteacher job summary

West Monkton C of E Primary School - Part of The Oak Partnership Trust are seeking a Headteacher for a September 2026 start

(Candidates available from January will also be considered- please state on your application possible start date)

We are looking for an inspirational, values-led and forward-thinking leader to take a successful school into its next stage of development - 'A place for growing together and learning to fly’

Working closely with a dedicated team of talented practitioners within the school and across the Trust, the successful candidate will be supported to implement their vision on this thriving two-form entry primary school, which is positioned at the heart of the West Monkton community.

We are looking for someone who has:

• The ability, experience and confidence to lead a busy and large primary school and nursery;
  
• A clear vision for educational excellence and a demonstrable track record of inspiring and achieving high outcomes for all;
  
• The skills and commitment to build strong relationships with families, colleagues and the wider community;
  
• The desire to thrive in their own school but also relish the opportunity to formally collaborate with other leaders in local schools;
  
• The passion to create an inclusive community where high-quality teaching and learning supports all children to flourish;
  
• An ability to think strategically and act decisively to benefit the learning of all pupils;
  
• A firm commitment to uphold the school’s Christian Church Distinctiveness;
  

West Monkton, and the wider Trust family, can offer:

• Happy and engaged children who enjoy coming to school;
  
• A strong teaching team who are reflective and are proud of their school;
  
• Supportive parents who want the very best for their children;
  
• A strong and supportive Trust team who will challenge and support you to develop;
  
• Ongoing professional development linked to your current strengths, development needs and interests;
  
• A dedicated support team, placed so that you can concentrate on teaching and learning

The vacancy is a permanent, full time position on the Leadership Pay range 11-17 dependent on experience.

Closing Date:  14th May 2026 at Midday

Shortlisting: 15th May 2026

Interviews: 21st / 22nd May 2026

On Thursday 7th and Friday 8th May there is the opportunity to book in for a tour of the school. This is by appointment only, via the West Monkton School office.

We are committed to the welfare of the children in our care, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding. We follow safer recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and references.

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

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 West Monkton Church of England School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 413 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Monkton Church of England School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-monkton-church-of-england-school

We are proud to be a popular Church of England Primary School and one of four founding members of The Oak Partnership – a newly formed Multi-Academy Trust.

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