Headteacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SE28 0EA |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 300e065c-5ede-4182-957f-45da2af415c5 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for candidates with experience of the following:
• Experience of leading a large school as a Headteacher.
• Experience of senior leadership in a school that operates over two, or more, buildings.
• Successful design and implementation of whole-school development projects that have delivered a high-impact improvement on school-wide pupil outcomes.
• Evidence of leadership, as a senior member of staff, during successful Ofsted inspections thathave secured the top grades of the framework.
• Leadership, and evaluation of, projects that developed the curriculum and had a significant positive impact on pupil outcomes.
• Evidence of significant impact on pupil outcomes for vulnerable pupils at the end of Key Stage 2 over the last 2-years.
• Successful leadership of professional development activities that have effectively developed practice of individuals and teams.
• Experience of managing operational aspects of school-wide provision across a large school.
What the school offers its staff
We are a large school operating over two busy campuses in Woolwich.
We offer:
• a fully inclusive setting where staff are committed to helping every child succeed
• professional development opportunities tailored to the aspirations of the successful candidate
• support and mentorship from an experienced Executive Headteacher
• committed governors who empower leaders to meet the governing board’s aspirations for our children
• access to the Borough's Employee Assistance Programme and other employee benefits
• and … importantly … over 700 amazing children.
Commitment to safeguarding
At Heronsgate Primary School the health, safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. Our school has policies and procedures in place to deal with safeguarding issues, such as a strict selection and recruitment process for staff and regular volunteers. All candidates must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. As part of the safer recruitment process, candidates shortlisted will be subject to online checks being carried out in accordance with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children and young people.
We are looking for candidates with experience of the following:
• Experience of leading a large school as a Headteacher.
• Experience of senior leadership in a school that operates over two, or more, buildings.
• Successful design and implementation of whole-school development projects that have delivered a high-impact improvement on school-wide pupil outcomes.
• Evidence of leadership, as a senior member of staff, during successful Ofsted inspections thathave secured the top grades of the framework.
• Leadership, and evaluation of, projects that developed the curriculum and had a significant positive impact on pupil outcomes.
• Evidence of significant impact on pupil outcomes for vulnerable pupils at the end of Key Stage 2 over the last 2-years.
• Successful leadership of professional development activities that have effectively developed practice of individuals and teams.
• Experience of managing operational aspects of school-wide provision across a large school.
What the school offers its staff
We are a large school operating over two busy campuses in Woolwich.
We offer:
• a fully inclusive setting where staff are committed to helping every child succeed
• professional development opportunities tailored to the aspirations of the successful candidate
• support and mentorship from an experienced Executive Headteacher
• committed governors who empower leaders to meet the governing board’s aspirations for our children
• access to the Borough's Employee Assistance Programme and other employee benefits
• and … importantly … over 700 amazing children.
Commitment to safeguarding
At Heronsgate Primary School the health, safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. Our school has policies and procedures in place to deal with safeguarding issues, such as a strict selection and recruitment process for staff and regular volunteers. All candidates must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. As part of the safer recruitment process, candidates shortlisted will be subject to online checks being carried out in accordance with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children and young people.