Salary: L10 - L14 (£64,691 - £71,330 pro-rata per annum)
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Thank you for your interest in the role of Headteacher at Blagdon Primary School. Blagdon is a small rural school in a beautiful village on the edge of the Mendip Hills. The school has around a hundred pupils organised over four mixed-age classes. Its size helps to give the school the warm and friendly family-feel and school staff know the children extremely well whilst providing a caring and nurturing environment.
The Role
- We are looking for a leader who will:
- Inspire staff and pupils to be their best by sharing a vision of excellence that supports all to flourish
- Embed themselves fully in the school community
- be ambitious for the school’s future and lead its growth and development
- fully engage in the work of the whole of Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) and bring skills and opportunities to the Trust
- support the continued journey at Blagdon with a focus on informed practice in all areas of curriculum and pedagogy to ensure the best educational opportunities for all pupils
- bring a track record of success in enabling all pupils to reach their potential, including disadvantaged. SEND and EAL children
- have the knowledge and qualities needed to continue to develop colleagues so that they achieve the highest standards of teaching and learning
- demonstrate a personal commitment to inclusion and diversity
- enjoy celebrating the team’s successes.
If you wish to discuss the role informally prior to making an application, please contact Janine Ashman, Director of Professional Learning, to discuss this opportunity, , details are contained within the Job Information pack.
We would encourage prospective candidates to visit the school prior to application.
To book a visit please email the LSP Central Admin Team, details are contained within the Job Information pack.
School visits are available:
- Wednesday 11 March
- Wednesday 18 March
The Trust
Working as a Headteacher within the Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) offers advantages that contribute to both professional growth and personal well-being. The LSP is a well-established multi-academy trust comprising 34 primary and secondary schools across North Somerset and Bath and Northeast Somerset, serving nearly 13,000 students and 1700 staff. This expansive network provides a dynamic and supportive environment for our Headteachers.
Application Process
The application pack contains much of the information that you will need. However, as this is an exceptionally important process for the school and a significant decision in your own professional career we would encourage prospective candidates to visit the school.
Applications should be submitted through our online eRecruitment system and candidates should attach a covering letter detailing why you wish to apply for this position. This should be submitted online with your application form and should be no more than two sides A4.
Deadlines for applications, addressing the person specification, are to be submitted by 9am on Friday 20 March
Proposed interview dates: Exact dates to be confirmed. These will take place before the end of Term 4.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Blagdon Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.