Headteacher

Winford Church of England Primary School, Bristol, BS40 8AD

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  22 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 March 2025

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
• Pay scale: L13 - L18 (£66,919 - £75,675 pro-rata per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are 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
• 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 and bring skills and opportunities to the Trust
• support the continued journey at Winford with a focus on informed practice in all areas of curriculum and pedagogy to ensure the best educational opportunities for all pupils
• bring a track record of success in enabling all pupils to reach their potential, including disadvantaged and SEND children
• have the knowledge and qualities needed to continue to develop colleagues so that they achieve the highest standards of teaching and learning
• demonstrate a personal commitment to inclusion and diversity
• positively embrace and develop the school’s Christian character

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 33 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.

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 are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Winford Headteacher Application Pack March 2025.pdf - 3.03 MB (opens in new tab)

About Winford Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 203 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Winford Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: hr@lsp.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/winford-church-of-england-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Winford 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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