What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen, following the retirement of our current Headteacher, the governors of Eastover Primary School are seeking to appoint a visionary, highly motivated and experienced leader who will lead the school on a journey of excellence whilst providing the best possible education and experiences for all the children at the school.
We are looking for a Headteacher who:
• Can lead by example, providing strong leadership and strategic direction.
• Foster a culture of inclusivity, respect and collaboration.
• Set ambitious standards for pupils and staff, promoting excellence.
What the school offers its staff
We are a Community Primary School with close community links located in an attractive location in Somerset.
This forward-thinking and well-resourced school benefits from:
• Highly motivated staff who are committed to new ideas to improve teaching and learning
• A strong CPD support programme
• An embedded culture and ethos for the whole school community established over a number of years.
Eastover Primary School has a Good Ofsted rating and continues to build on its successes, with a focus on further improving student outcomes and expanding enrichment opportunities. More information about the school can be found on our website. Visits to the school are welcomed and should be arranged in advance by contacting the School Office on 01278 422693 or via email to Office@eastoverschool.co.uk
This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to make a lasting impact.
Further details about the role
Closing date: 09 March 2025
Shortlisting date: 11 March 2025
Interviews: 24 & 25 March 2025
Start date: 01 September 2025
For further information and an application form please telephone our recruitment line on 0300 123 7365 or email SSERecruitment@somerset.gov.uk. Please state which post and school. If you have not been contacted by the interview dates, you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.