Headteacher
Closing in 17 days (9 March 2025 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: L16 – L24
Employer: Eastover Primary School
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5EX
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 9 March 2025 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
Required for September 2025 a Headteacher for Eastover Primary School
- Group: 3
- Salary: L16 – L24
- NOR: 407
What will I be doing?
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen, following the retirement of our current Headteacher, the governors of Eastover Primary School are seeking to appoint a visionary, highly motivated and experienced leader who will lead the school on a journey of excellence whilst providing the best possible education and experiences for all the children at the school.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We are looking for a Headteacher who:
- Can lead by example, providing strong leadership and strategic direction.
- Foster a culture of inclusivity, respect and collaboration.
- Set ambitious standards for pupils and staff, promoting excellence.
What is in it for me?
We are a Community Primary School with close community links located in an attractive location in Somerset.
This forward-thinking and well-resourced school benefits from:
- Highly motivated staff who are committed to new ideas to improve teaching and learning
- A strong CPD support programme
- An embedded culture and ethos for the whole school community established over a number of years.
DBS check
We are committed to the welfare of the children in our care, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding. We follow safer recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and references.
Supporting documents and information
Eastover Primary School has a Good Ofsted rating and continues to build on its successes, with a focus on further improving student outcomes and expanding enrichment opportunities. More information about the school can be found on our website.
Visits to the school are welcomed and should be arranged in advance by contacting the School Office on 01278 422693 or via email to Office@eastoverschool.co.uk
This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to make a lasting impact.
- Closing date: 09 March 2025
- Shortlisting date: 11 March 2025
- Interviews: 24 & 25 March 2025
- Start date: 01 September 2025
For further information and an application form please telephone our recruitment line on 0300 123 7365 or email SSERecruitment@somerset.gov.uk. Please state which post and school. If you have not been contacted by the interview dates, you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
