Head of Infant and Junior School

Bristol Grammar School is seeking to appoint an exceptional leader to the post of Head of BGS Infant and Junior School from September 2025.

The post arises upon the decision of our current outstanding Head of I&J, Heidi Hughes, to look for opportunities beyond the education sector. It represents an exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced school leader.

The Head of the BGS Infant and Junior School has full, delegated responsibility for the leadership and management of the Infant and Junior (I&J) School. They are responsible for ensuring that I&J helps the school to deliver its Mission to provide an exceptional and rounded education to those who might benefit from it regardless of background and means, and for upholding and exemplify the BGS values of kindness, integrity and rigour in all that they do.

Full details can be found in the Candidate Pack.

About Bristol Grammar School (BGS)

BGS is a large and thriving school with approximately 1,350 pupils aged between 4 to 18. We value our warm, vibrant and positive learning community, a place where pupils become accountable for themselves, responsible for others and empowered to have a voice and a role in the many activities and endeavours that make our School such a unique and exciting place.

School Mission

To provide an exceptional and rounded education to those who might benefit from it, regardless of their background and financial means.

We welcome applicants from all communities, and particularly from individuals who may not previously have thought of applying to a school such as ours.

Equal Opportunities

The School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships.

Safeguarding

Bristol Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our Child Protection Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent must be declared when applying. The applicant may post such a declaration in an envelope marked Private & confidential for the Headmaster which will only be opened should the candidate be shortlisted. The successful applicant must obtain List 99 clearance and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance at enhanced level. This role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.