Headteacher

About the job

Key information

Required for September 2026

A Headteacher for Somerset Bridge Primary School.

We are seeking a headteacher to lead our wonderful primary school with vision, integrity, and imagination into its next exciting chapter.

• Group 3: Full time
• Salary: L18-L24
• NOR: 413

What will I be doing?

Following the retirement of our current Headteacher, the governors of Somerset Bridge Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced leader who will take the school forward to the next phase of its development 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 empower others and understands what excellent teaching and learning looks like, ensuring every child succeeds.
• Has experience of managing a budget and ensuring expenditure represents good value for money
• Inspires trust and confidence and will support children and adults to develop and flourish.
• Leads with integrity and transparency, ensuring decisions and actions are clearly communicated to all stakeholders
• Demonstrates empathy and a willingness to listen to others’ concerns, responding thoughtfully and supportively.
• Role models our values, demonstrating a strong moral compass and behaviour that reflects the values of our school community.
• Encourages new ideas and creative approaches to all aspects of school life.
• Never loses sight that children get one shot at school so whatever the barriers, we have to get it right.

What is in it for me?

We are a Community Primary School with close community links located in an attractive location in the growing town of Bridgwater in Somerset.

This forward-thinking and well-resourced school benefits from:

• A highly committed and experienced staff team who share a passion for pupil success.
• Modern, well-equipped classrooms and facilities that support innovative teaching.
• A broad and creative curriculum designed to inspire and challenge every learner.
• A positive, inclusive ethos where every child is nurtured and encouraged to thrive.
• A supportive governing body committed to empowering the headteacher’s vision and priorities.

DBS check

We follow safer recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and references.

Supporting documents and information

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 422100 or via email to office@somersetbridge.school

• Closing date: 28/01/2026
• Shortlisting date:29/01/2026
• Interviews: 10-11/02/2026
• Start date: 01/09/2026

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.

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.

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