Headteacher
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Bristol Hospital Education Service (BHES) is seeking to appoint a new Headteacher. We
are seeking an exceptional individual, capable of delivering educational and leadership
excellence in our unique educational setting. We are committed to providing outstanding
learning to students missing mainstream education due to medical needs, while also
working to return young people to primary educational settings as soon as possible. We
are looking to recruit a Headteacher to develop and execute a sustainable, long-term
financial strategy aligned with the school’s development plan. The opportunity to lead
this specialist provision is ideal for an individual who would thrive in a creative and
dynamic educational environment, distinct from other educational offerings.
We would welcome applications from experienced Headteachers but also from aspiring
new Headteachers. Applications are invited from inspirational, motivated and
exceptional individuals with a proven track record of successful school leadership.
We are looking for:
● A leader with high expectations of excellence and in-depth knowledge and
experience of leading.
● A Leader who can demonstrate success in managing large budgets and delivering
financial stability within an educational or public sector setting.
● An inspirational professional with the skills and personality to take this
outstanding educational provision further on its journey
● A leader who can work collaboratively with key stakeholders, including Bristol
City Council.
● A Leader who can demonstrate the vision and values of the service in everyday
work and practice.
● A leader committed to exciting and innovative approaches in all aspects of the
service’s work
● A leader with excellent communication skills, who will inspire and develop the
staff team and have an open and supportive approach
● A leader who can build positive relationships with the whole BHES community
and wider stakeholders
We can offer:
● An organisation that is committed to the provision of high quality education for
pupils with medical and mental health difficulties.
● Highly committed and passionate management committee, staff and parents
● A strong and supportive team spirit amongst staff
● Outstanding teaching within an exciting and challenging learning environment
● Continued support for personal and professional development
● The opportunity to work with children and young people, all of whom are unique
individuals with specific emotional and health needs, and who come from all
phases of education
For more details, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the
Headteacher Recruitment Pack.
To apply, please complete our online application form.
Informal enquiries are warmly welcomed, please contact the BHES Chair of Management
Committee.
Applications will close at 12:00 on 15th November 2026
Selection day is anticipated to take place on the 30th November 2026.
The Bristol Hospital Education Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This
post is subject to an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Safeguarding Statement
Bristol Hospital Education Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.