Headteacher

Cotham Gardens Primary School

Headteacher

Dates:

Application deadline midday on 28th March 2025

Selection will take place on 24th and 25th April 2025

Job Start:

September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

Salary:

L17 – L23 £73,819 - £85,529 (Sept 2024 figures)

Location:

Bristol

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

We are a single academy trust sitting at the heart of a diverse community in central Bristol. Our vision and values are central to all aspects of school life and make our school a thriving and harmonious place to learn and work.

The Governors are looking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated and visionary Headteacher with a proven track record of outstanding leadership in the primary phase. The new Headteacher must possess the energy, knowledge and skills to bring about the improvements required following the December 2024 Ofsted inspection and support the transfer into a MAT.

 We would love to hear from you if you: 

·        Are an inspirational leader with an excellent record of achievement in primary education;

·        Are passionate about raising standards to enable all children to achieve their full educational potential;

·        Have excellent communication skills and value working collaboratively with pupils, staff, parents, carers and trustees, as well as the wider community;

·        Would like to work within a strong, highly supportive governance framework.

In return, you will discover at Cotham Gardens Primary School:

·        Enthusiastic, engaged and well-motivated children;

·        A school that values and celebrates diversity;

·        A hard-working staff team that shares the school's values and ethos;

·        Positive relationships with parents, carers and the wider community;

·        The opportunity to showcase your professional experience and capabilities in a vibrant school setting.

We strongly encourage you to visit our school and experience for yourself what a unique and special a place Cotham Gardens Primary School is. 

Visits can be arranged by contacting the school on 0117 377 2610 or by emailing office@cothamgardens.co.uk

Applications should be made via the online application form.

Completed applications should be returned to office@cothamgardens.co.uk

Closing date for applications is midday on Friday 28th March 2025.

Selection days will take place on 24th and 25th April 2025.

All offers of appointment are conditional on the following:

·            Enhanced DBS check

·            Online checks

·            The receipt of at least 2 without reservation references

·            Verification of identity

·            Verification of qualifications

·            For all candidates; that they are legally able to work in the UK

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share the same commitment. Our school is committed to the Safer Recruitment Process and all applicants to this post will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with Children’s Barring List Check.