Job details

Salary: Group 2 banding

Employer: Academies for Character and Excellence

Location: Various locations, Somerset,

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Closing date: 24 April 2026 9:00 am

About the job

Key information

Salary Grade: Group 2 banding
Closing Date: 9am, 24 April
Start: 1 September 2026
Interview date: 29 April 2026

Executive Headteacher of Small Schools

Ashill Primary, Buckland St Mary C of E Primary, Hatch Beauchamp C of E Primary, Stockland C of E Primary Academy and Winsham C of E Primary.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, inspirational leader to develop the ACE Small schools group on the Somerset border. Comprising five village schools, each with between 20 and 80 pupils, every school sits at the heart of its community while working in partnership to provide exceptional experiences for their pupils. The Executive Head will oversee the school lead teachers and directly manage a small cross-group team that provides support in areas such as SEND, safeguarding and other shared functions. This role offers a significant opportunity for innovation, enabling the development of approaches that allow small schools and their pupils to flourish at the centre of their communities.

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