Salary: L20 - L25 (£79,475- £89,830 pro-rata per annum) Start Date: January 2026 Contract: Permanent, Full Time Thank you for your interest in the role of Executive Headteacher at the High Down Schools Federation. High Down Schools is a federation of infant and junior schools on the same large site in Portishead, benefitting from beautiful views and plenty of green and natural play space. Federated in 2015, High Down has been serving the community of Portishead for nearly 60 years. Connected to local care homes and community organisations, the school provides plenty of opportunities for children to support and contribute to their local community through creative, cultural, sporting and other activities. The Role After consultation with the school community, Governors and Trustees are looking for a leader who: has a proven track record of navigating change while encouraging and enabling a culture of partnership, support and collaboration will be an approachable and understanding school leader, who seeks to build meaningful connections with both children and adults in our community will be ambitious for our school’s future and the future of every child is supportive of and committed to the schools’ values-led approach has a creative and imaginative approach to education and wants to inspire children to be original thinkers and independent, lifelong learners values the wider curriculum through creative arts, learning outdoors and celebrating through music and drama will support our continued journey in excellence with a focus on maintaining and developing our pedagogical practice brings a track record of success in enabling all pupils to reach their potential, including priority pupils and children with SEND has the knowledge and qualities needed to support colleagues in their personal and professional development so that they achieve the highest standards of teaching and learning demonstrates an authentic personal commitment to inclusion and diversity with experience in embedding and supporting whole school practice sees value and opportunity in collaborating with schools across our MAT and beyond The salary range is L20 - L25, £79,475 - £89,830 (pro-rata per annum), and reducing to L23 in 2028 due to a PAN reduction. The Trust Working as a Headteacher within the Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) offers advantages that contribute to both professional growth and personal well-being. The LSP is a well-established multi-academy trust comprising 33 primary and secondary schools across North Somerset and Bath and Northeast Somerset, serving nearly 13,000 students and 1700 staff. This expansive network provides a dynamic and supportive environment for our Headteachers. Application Process If you wish to discuss the role informally prior to making an application, please contact Neil Lankester Director of School Improvement or Gary Lewis, Chief Executive to discuss this opportunity and their contact information can be found in the Applicants Information Pack. The application pack contains much of the information that you will need. However, as this is an exceptionally important process for the school and a significant decision in your own professional career we would encourage prospective candidates to visit the school. School visits will be led by the Executive Deputy Headteacher on: Wednesday 23rd April at 9:30 am Monday 28th April at 9:30 am Wednesday 30th April at 1:30 pm To book to attend please contact the School Office (contact information can be found in the Applicants Information Pack). Applications should be submitted through our online eRecruitment system and candidates should attach a covering letter detailing why you wish to apply for this position. This should be submitted online with your application form and should be no more than two sides A4. Deadlines for applications, addressing the person specification, are to be submitted by 12noon on Thursday 8 May 2025. Proposed interview dates: Thursday 22 and Friday 23 May 2025.