Headteacher

Sefton Park Infant and Junior School Federation, Bristol

Headteacher

Permanent

From 22nd April 2025 (or 1st September 2025 for the right applicant)

Leadership Scale L17 - L23

Number on roll 437

Our school motto is "Being and doing our very best" and we strive to achieve this in everything that we do, ensuring that everyone is a valued and respected member of our school community. At Sefton Park, children really have a childhood. All through EYFS and KS1, we place high importance upon our play-based learning curriculum. We take a holistic, child-centred approach to our pupils' education, where everyone can learn, have fun and feel safe and cared for each and every day. We are proud of our academic standards, encouraging pupils of all abilities to achieve their very best through an active learning approach. We strive to offer a truly creative, broad and balanced education, incorporating a range of exciting and challenging learning opportunities. The curriculum is never narrowed nor sacrificed for the sake of ‘results’. Children at Sefton Park achieve very well, while the holistic approach prepares our children for the next stage of their education and helps them acquire skills and values that will benefit and guide them for life. Our ideal candidate would have strong interest or experience with SEND as a continued connection between our SEND Resources Base and the rest of the school is paramount. We work in collaboration with our parents, valuing their contributions as partners in the education process.

Governors are seeking a headteacher who:

●      Inspires children with a sense of fun, and has a clear grasp of what makes learning engaging and active throughout the age range from Nursery to Year 6

●      Inspires staff who are truly interested in teaching, and gives them the support to develop both individually and as a team

●      Inspires confidence in parents through excellent communication

●      Ensures that student and staff well-being is always at the forefront of their mind

●      Is able to identify what areas need addressing to make the school exceptional, while protecting our ethos

●      Is able to deal efficiently with the non-educational aspects of running a school while providing the pedagogical leadership that is crucial to creating an excellent primary education

●      Has a relationship of openness and partnership with the governing body and seeks to build collaborations more widely

●      Collaborates to make the most of a dynamic, enthusiastic and engaged community of parents and carers.

Sefton Park will offer you:

●      A welcoming and friendly community

●      Wonderful children who are keen learners 

●      Committed and highly motivated staff

●      A creative and inspiring learning environment

●      A balanced curriculum that reflects the needs of every child

●      Tremendously supportive parents and carers

●      A supportive and proactive governing body

For more information, please see the

Sefton Park School Information Pack

Sefton Park Job Description and Person Specification

Please complete the Application form, and add a statement (1600 words maximum) in which you tell us why you are applying for this post and how you meet the criteria for the headteacher we are seeking. Tours of the school are encouraged. Please email Mrs Watts to arrange a visit.

For all enquiries contact: Mrs Watts, School Business Manager, at mrs.watts@seftonparkschools.co.uk