Headteacher
- Permanent Contract
- Full time
- Leadership Scale, L11 - L17
- This post will commence January 2027
Key information about the school:
- NOR: 174
- Age Range: 4 - 11
- Ofsted Outcome: Good, May 2024
- SIAMS Outcome: Good, 2020
St Nicholas Church School is a warm, inclusive Church school at the heart of the Radstock community, serving children aged 4–11 as part of the Bath & Wells Diocesan Academies Trust. The school is known for its nurturing ethos, strong values and commitment to ensuring every child feels safe, valued and able to flourish.
Alongside the main school, St Nicholas hosts a well‑established SEMH Resource Base, providing specialist provision for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. Set within spacious grounds and a modern, well‑resourced school building, inclusion, wellbeing and positive relationships sit at the heart of the school’s work, underpinned by high expectations and an ambitious curriculum for all learners.
Are you an experienced Senior Leader who:
- Has a strong vision for inclusion and equity, and who is aspirational for every pupil
- Leads with integrity and passion and can foster a positive, collaborative working environment where all colleagues feel safe, supported and able to flourish
- Has strong communication and relationship-building skills maintaining positive partnerships with families, the Church and the wider community.
- Has a deep understanding of SEND provision, with the ability to further develop our strong practice and can successfully drive improvements through the delivery of our evidence-informed pupil premium strategy, ensuring that every child receives the support, challenge and opportunities they need to thrive.
- Is outward-facing and committed to collaboration and trust-wide working
We can offer you:
- An exciting opportunity for support and development in the next phase of your career
- Committed and enthusiastic staff, who are keen to get the best for the pupils
- Experienced and committed Trust Local Committee
- Happy pupils who appreciate school and the adults who support them
- Great support from an effective MAT team and a collaborative group of local schools to work within
- High quality CPD to develop your leadership skills.
You are warmly invited to visit the school. To arrange a visit please contact the school office.
Closing date: Monday 7th September at 11:59pm
Shortlisting date: 11th September 2026
Interview dates: A two-day process taking place on 23rd September (online) and 24th September (on site at school).
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service.