Head of Primary

Are you ready to take on an exciting leadership role and make a lasting impact?

Bridgwater College Academy, a thriving all-through school, is looking for an exceptional Head of Primary to lead our growing primary phase, home to just over 550 children. This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our primary provision and play a pivotal part in the academy’s journey of success.

As Head of Primary, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the primary phase, working closely with the Executive Headteacher to establish and deliver a clear vision for excellence. You will lead on ensuring high standards in teaching, learning, and behaviour while fostering an inclusive and ambitious culture where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the primary phase, aligned with the ethos and objectives of the all-through school.
• Lead improvements in teaching, learning, and assessment, ensuring that all students receive high-quality education.
• Foster a culture of high expectations, inclusivity, and mutual respect among staff, students, and parents.
• Oversee behaviour strategies, ensuring consistent and positive approaches to discipline and pastoral care.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and the local community, acting as an ambassador for the school.
• Line manage senior leaders within the primary phase, providing clear direction and robust performance management.
• Support staff well-being and professional growth through targeted professional development and coaching.
• Monitor and evaluate school performance data, using insights to inform strategic decisions and drive improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and curriculum standards.

This role calls for a passionate and experienced leader with a proven track record of driving improvements in primary education. You will inspire and empower staff, build strong relationships with parents and the wider community, and ensure the efficient management of resources and staffing. As this is a new role within the school, you will have the unique opportunity to define its purpose and make a lasting impact on the future of the primary phase and its students.

Why Join Bridgwater College Academy?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a newly created leadership role and make it your own. You will lead a dedicated team within a supportive and forward-thinking environment, with access to excellent professional development and the chance to be part of an ambitious all-through school committed to success for all.

We welcome your enquiries about this role, and encourage you to get in touch with Angela Cummings, angela.cummings@btc-trust.org 

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 19th January 2025.

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you. 

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.