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Headteacher - Hermitage Primary School
| Posting date: | 28 October 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 November 2025 |
| Location: | London, E1W 2PT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b24d5724-de06-4d6c-a1b2-5c58ceaca2a6 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our pupils are looking for someone, “who is kind and helpful and has a smile on their face”.
We are seeking an exceptional leader who:
• Will develop the quality of education and personal development of pupils at Hermitage
• Will drive effective school improvement, including training and developing staff
• Has excellent interpersonal skills: is a team player and team builder
• Has a positive attitude and sense of humour, is keen to improve their own practice and contribute widely
• Has a commitment to the Trust's mission and values and is a champion for children and their families in the Hermitage community
What the school offers its staff
Joining us provides the opportunity to make a positive difference to people’s lives in our community within a supportive, collaborative working environment. We offer:
• Pay ranges in line with the best in the borough
• Professional learning and opportunities for career development within the LETTA Trust
• Regular 1:1s with the CEO including induction, training, personal reflection, coaching and mentoring
Further details about the role
How to apply:
The online application pack is available via the link: https://letta.org.uk/join-us/#Vacancies. To discuss the post or organise a visit, contact Amna Kaleem (PA to the CEO) on 0203 405 1120 or email: trust@letta.org.uk. Completed applications should be sent to: hr@letta.org.uk.
Deadline for application: 17.11.25 at 9am Interview day: 27.11.25
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.
Our pupils are looking for someone, “who is kind and helpful and has a smile on their face”.
We are seeking an exceptional leader who:
• Will develop the quality of education and personal development of pupils at Hermitage
• Will drive effective school improvement, including training and developing staff
• Has excellent interpersonal skills: is a team player and team builder
• Has a positive attitude and sense of humour, is keen to improve their own practice and contribute widely
• Has a commitment to the Trust's mission and values and is a champion for children and their families in the Hermitage community
What the school offers its staff
Joining us provides the opportunity to make a positive difference to people’s lives in our community within a supportive, collaborative working environment. We offer:
• Pay ranges in line with the best in the borough
• Professional learning and opportunities for career development within the LETTA Trust
• Regular 1:1s with the CEO including induction, training, personal reflection, coaching and mentoring
Further details about the role
How to apply:
The online application pack is available via the link: https://letta.org.uk/join-us/#Vacancies. To discuss the post or organise a visit, contact Amna Kaleem (PA to the CEO) on 0203 405 1120 or email: trust@letta.org.uk. Completed applications should be sent to: hr@letta.org.uk.
Deadline for application: 17.11.25 at 9am Interview day: 27.11.25
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.