Headteacher

Location: Worle

* Headteacher

NEW# Headteacher Employer Location :
Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time Salary:
Grade: L15 - L21

Posted:
23rd February 2026

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Expires:
8th March 2026 11:59 PM Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Job :
1535515

Job Reference:
PLT-R682

Start Date:

1st September 2026
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** Contract type:
Permanent  FTE: 1 FTE  Grade: L15 - L21

Location:

Castle Batch Primary School
**** Closing Date: 8th March 2026  Proposed Interview Date: 25th & 26th March 2026  Proposed

Start Date:

1st September 2026
** We are committed to attracting and developing next generation school leaders who will establish our schools as beacons of learning within their local communities where every child, irrespective of their background, achieves and flourishes.

Following the retirement of the current Headteacher we have a vacancy for an exceptional, ambitious Headteacher to lead Castle Batch Primary School from September 2026.At Castle Batch Primary School, we nurture happy, resilient, and confident learners. Located Located in near Weston super-Mare, close to Junction 21 of the M5 and a local train station, our inclusive school combines academic excellence with a deep focus on physical and mental wellbeing.

With spacious grounds and a dedicated staff, we foster a culture of respect, high expectations, and a lifelong love of learning.
** About the role
** The role of Headteacher is central to the school’s vision for excellence, inclusion and ambition. As the school’s strategic leader, the Headteacher ensures that high quality teaching and learning sit at the heart of every decision, driving a culture where ambitious goals, strong pedagogy and evidence informed practice enable every child to thrive. They shape the school’s direction with clarity and purpose, empowering a skilled team, maintaining a relentless focus on pupil achievement, and ensuring that safeguarding, behaviour and attendance create a calm, purposeful learning environment.

Working closely with trust leaders and fellow Headteachers, the Headteacher translates the trust’s mission into meaningful action, fostering a collaborative, values driven community where pupils experience a rich, inclusive education every day.
** About You
** You will be a talented and experienced leader with a proven record of achievement in primary education, bringing strategic thinking and the ability to create sustainable plans for now and the future. You will be a motivational leader who inspires staff and pupils alike, committed to our ambition and determined to support every child to make progress from their starting point.

You lead with courage, curiosity and compassion, and bring a reflective, pragmatic approach that values continuous improvement and the sharing of knowledge. Your communication style is confident and clear, enabling you to build strong relationships across the trust, the school and the wider community. You understand the power of collaboration, the importance of high expectations, and the impact of thoughtful, values driven leadership.
** We offer you
*** Teachers Pension Scheme:
Secure your future with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, one of the most generous and reliable public sector schemes in the UK. As a member, you will benefit from an exceptional 28.6% employer contribution. The TPS provides a guaranteed, inflation-proofed income for life, calculated based on your career earnings. With built in peace of mind, including a tax-free Death in Service lump sum, it ensures that your long-term financial well-being is as robust as your professional legacy.
* Enhanced Sick Pay:
Generous enhanced sick pay scheme during illness or unexpected sickness related emergencies, so you can focus on what matters most- your recovery.
* Family Friendly:
Enhanced leave packages to support your work-life balance.
* Great team dynamics:
Become part of a highly collaborative professional community, working with inspiring senior leaders and colleagues and sharing ideas, resources, and best practice across our family of schools.
* Central partnership support:
You will benefit from access to…