Headteacher

Woodstock School, Bristol, Avon, BS10 7AH

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  26 September 2025

• Closing date

  9 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 September 2025

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
• Full-time equivalent salary: L15 £70,293 - L21 £81,441

Headteacher job summary

Do you have a strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young people? Are you an outstanding leader with the energy and enthusiasm to lead our primary school?

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to an experienced senior leader who has a proven track record in leading and developing staff, initiating change, and driving improvement. As we continue to grow, we are looking for someone who is seeking a new challenge with opportunities to progress.

North Star 82° is a special school which provides 77 places for children of both sexes in the age range of 5-11 years with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The school is located in the north of Bristol and is easily accessible from the M4 and M5. Our primary school, is situated in a 17th-century manor house surrounded by spacious grounds, providing children with the opportunity to develop skills both in the classroom and through structured activities outside.

All schools within the Trust have been rated "good" by OFSTED, and we are looking for an inspirational, supportive, and resilient leader to continue raising standards through monitoring and evaluating practices and actively developing teaching and learning within the school. This role will be challenging at times, and we are ideally seeking someone with practical experience working with SEMH students.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader who can formulate strategy and make a significant impact on the school. You will be well-organized, able to work under pressure, possess excellent communication skills, and deliver results through a strong team.

In return for your expertise, we offer opportunities for professional development, career progression, a competitive salary, and an excellent pension scheme. Please contact the school and ask to speak with the CEO if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role and the chance to visit the school.

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 Woodstock School

• School type: Special school, ages 5 to 11
• School size: 43 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodstock-school-bristol

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