Governance and Leadership

The Bristol Waldorf School is managed through collaborative leadership principles by the Board of Trustees, the School Management Team, and the College of Teachers, supported by the Parent, Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA)

The Board of Trustees is responsible for overall governance, the legal good-standing, financial well-being and quality assurance of the school. Along with staff they develop the strategic vision and ethos of the school.

The School Management Team, which includes the Headteacher and the Business and Admissions Manager, is responsible for implementing the overall vision and accountable for decision making. The SMT is responsible for running the daily operation of the school, implementing a dynamic Waldorf educational offering, ensuring the quality of education, and oversees the budget, health and safety, and recruitment and admissions.

The Teacher’s College is responsible for pedagogical development, subject specialism and Waldorf educational principles, overseeing the classroom and the teaching of the children.

The PTFA is an essential part of the school community. They meet regularly with the Board of Trustees and oversee the school’s main fundraising and community events, including fairs and festivals.

Recruiting New Board Members: We are in an exciting period of development at our school and are looking for experienced individuals to join the Board of Trustees to help us deliver on our ambitions. If you are interested in enhancing your own skills and/or supporting an innovative and effective educational approach, then this could be the opportunity for you. Please see write to for more details: recruitment@bristolwaldorfschool.org