Head of School

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Stockwell Primary Full time

Head of School sought for primary school in Brixton

Salary: Inner London Leadership Scale - points L17 to L22 (£78896 to £88036 per annum)

Hours: Full-time

Permanent?: Yes

To Start: September 2024

For Further Details or to Arrange a Visit: Please contact Rebekah Lessey by email at pa@bjsfederationofschools.co.uk

To Apply: All applications must use the forms supplied below and be submitted using the ‘Apply for Job’ button below, unless an ‘External Link’ appears below – please do not submit CVs, as these cannot be accepted.

Applications Close: noon, Friday 17th May 2024

Shortlisting: To be confirmed

Interviews: To be confirmed

Job Description:

Having recently confirmed our GOOD Status with Ofsted the Executive Leadership of the Federation is looking for Head of School to join our learning community.Having established a collaborative way of working across our Federation, where no school is left behind, we are seeking the appointment at Stockwell Primary School.

Stockwell Primary School is a happy and diverse learning community. We have a cohesive and supportive staff team who are committed to providing the best possible learning experiences for all our children. At Stockwell we have been on an incredible journey, where camaraderie, commitment, passion and stability has enabled our school to really thrive over recently years.

Are you an inspirational and dynamic school leader with the necessary drive and dedication to take up this exciting new post at our school? Do you inspire and lead effectively? Are you a focused and committed person, passionate about the pupils in your care?

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Head of School, who will be the Leader who is passionate about children’s development.

The core purpose of this role is to lead and manage the school providing vision and direction. The Head of School is responsible for ensuring the provision of high-quality teaching, learning and care across the school. They are also responsible for ensuring high standards and high expectations from pupils, staff and all other stakeholders.

The Head of School is the role model for all students, teachers and staff. They must understand the key values of the school, its history and lead a plan for the future to continue to strive for excellence.

Responsible directly to the Executive Head teacher. The Head of School will work with the Governing Board, school leadership team to provide strategic leadership, vision and management of the school and have responsibility for the highest quality of education for pupils.

Come and join the next wave of our success

For successful candidates, we offer:

  • An inclusive striking school in the lively community of Stockwell
  • Inner London Salary
  • Great pupils and supportive parents
  • Access to experienced and skilled HLTA’s to support pupils learning
  • A distributive leadership structure providing greater support at all levels
  • The latest interactive whiteboard in each classroom
  • Laptop computer
  • An enriched curriculum with many specialist providers
  • Good transport links
  • A pool of colleagues to draw from within our Federation
  • Opportunities to have impact beyond 1 school
  • A forward thinking, dynamic, committed, friendly, supportive and hardworking team

Tagged as: Leadership

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