Principal at Compass Point Primary School

23 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CPPS/00104

Location

South Street, Bedminster, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 3AU

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£71,330.00 - £78,702.00 Annually (Actual)
L14-L18

Closing Date

9:00am, 27th Feb 2026

Start Date

1st September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Wednesday 11th March 2026

Interview Date(s) Wednesday 11th March 2026

About this Role

Excalibur Academies Trust is looking for an inspirational and dedicated Principal to lead Compass Point Primary School. The post holder will secure school improvements and ensure outcomes are excellent for all our children.

Compass Point Primary School is proud to be an inclusive and diverse community school situated in the heart of Bedminster in South Bristol. The school is a one form entry school with a Resource Base provision for children with autism and a highly regarded nursery.

We are seeking a Principal who is:

● Visionary, a strategic thinker, and excited by the opportunities of this post.

● Able to drive high attainment, alongside developing children into well-rounded individuals.

● Dedicated to raising standards in a way that will give our children a love of learning and the ability to learn for life.

● Ready to accept the challenge of driving rapid and sustained improvement in the school

● Keen to work with staff, parents, other schools in the trust, and the local community to create harmonious bonds, embed a culture of high aspirations for all students.

● Passionate about serving a diverse community and driving inclusion.

● Committed to the highest quality education for all children in the community, whatever their background and abilities

This is a superb opportunity for an excellent and ambitious leader to make their mark and work closely with leaders in a well-regarded, growing trust. All Excalibur Principals can expect to join a strong peer network and receive excellent, personalised professional development. You will inherit a caring and committed staff team, fantastic pupils, and a well-informed, supportive local Academy Committee.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Sarah Ibbertson at Compass Point Primary School, SIbbertson@compasspoint.excalibur.org.uk, to arrange a visit, or for a further discussion about the role with the Director of Primary Improvement.

Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.