Headteacher

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 - L17

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Minimum of degree level qualification or equivalent
• Qualified Teacher Status
• NPQH
• Advanced (Level 3) safeguarding training
• Relevant post graduate management qualification or equivalent
• A proven track record of senior level strategic leadership and management in a similar setting
• Knowledge of the wider educational developments and policy
• A comprehensive understanding of curriculum development, pedagogy, innovation and delivery to a high standard
• Awareness of regulatory and inspection frameworks
• Secure knowledge of DfE publications and guidance which regulate safer working practices and approaches to vulnerable children and young people.
• Effective management of student behaviour in order to drive aspirations and success
• Effective management of people to maximise their performance
• Experience of working with a range of early years providers to ensure an effective transition into primary education
• Experience of working with and reporting to a Board or Governing Body
• Experience of managing budgets combined with a proven track record of maintaining robust financial management systems
• Experience of developing successful partnerships with a wide range of external stakeholders including local authorities, employers, businesses, educational institutions, professional organisations and government agencies
• Ability to establish a positive ethos with a focus on high achievement for all
• Clear knowledge and understanding of an excellent EYFS and primary curriculum
• Strategic vision and the ability to articulate and implement the strategy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, includingthe ability to carry out effective negotiation and difficult professional communication
• Empathy with the needs and aspirations of all pupils
• An excellent communicator, able to take the lead in promoting the school and BEP to the wider community and larger audiences
• A passionate commitment to the raising of standards of achievement, particularly for the most disadvantaged pupils
• High standards of personal and professional integrity
• A personal commitment to the principles of equality and diversity
• A willingness to contribute to system leadership and to support the development and improvement of other schools within and outside of BEP
• A sense of humour and the ability to bounce back when things don’t work out as hoped for
• Appreciation of work life balance
• Willingness to ask for help and support if necessary

What the school offers its staff

• Eligibility to join excellent pension scheme
• Option to make additional voluntary contributions to pension for local governmentpension scheme members which can help boost retirement benefits
• Access to a range of continuous professional development opportunities
• Trust wide charity events designed to encourage our people to participate inmeaningful activities
• Access to wellbeing provision which offers information and advice on a range of workplace and personal issues
• Flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced special leave provision, including additional time off as part of our ‘Personal Day’ entitlement which supports employees to achieve a betterwork/life balance
• Free car parking
• On site catering facilities, all of which provide healthy and nutritious meals at a low cost
• Gym membership. Many of our schools have on-site gyms, the use of which is available to employees at a discounted rate
• Cycle to work scheme which enables employees to purchase a bike and accessories for their commute to work
• Free tea and coffee.

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.

We are seeking to recruit an outstanding leader and teacher, with a track record of successful leadership, to become the Headteacher of IKB Primary School from September 2026. We are looking for an individual who has a strong knowledge of curriculum, who has experience in safeguarding and who can deliver excellent learning opportunities alongside achievement and progress outcomes for all children across the Primary and Early Years key stages.

You will be responsible for the strategic leadership of the school in respect of all areas relating to quality of education, behaviour and attitudes and personal development, as well as being the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the school.

You will be joining an ambitious, talented and hardworking team of staff who offer incredible support, both in an academic and pastoral sense, and are relentless in their drive to make a genuine difference to and lasting impact on our young people, families and the wider community. We are looking for a leader who aligns with this, shares these beliefs and can further galvanise our existing team whilst growing it further.

You will also join our team of fantastic primary and secondary Headteachers who lead our other BEP schools, and you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the future of education in Somerset and Devon.

We are holding school tour session on the following dates:

• Friday 1st May at 16:00
• Tuesday 5th May at 17:15
• Wednesday 13th May 16:30

Please see the recruitment pack for our contact details and for full details of the role, including the job description and person specification. Please complete the application form in full, via e-teach - we cannot accept CVs.

We are seeking to fill this important post at the earliest opportunity and will consider applications on receipt. Whilst the closing date is 9am Monday 18th May 2026 we reserve the right to close early if sufficient applications are received.

Interviewswill be held week commencing 1st June 2026.

If you feel you have the skills for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Commitment to safeguarding

Blackdown Education Partnership 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. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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