Headteacher
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | Enfield, EN2 7RE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ac12a3c8-7af3-4780-9c6e-65da99e6c799 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will have:
• proven leadership and management skills with the ability to personify the school’s vision
• a passion to improve teaching and learning so all pupils are able to excel
• the ability to adapt to an ever-changing educational world
• the skills to be an excellent communicator with parents, pupils, staff and the wider community
• the ability to be a leader of learning who will promote a positive attitude in staff and pupils
• the ability to embrace the Trust’s vision and work alongside other Headteachers in the Trust to improve outcomes for all pupils across each of the schools
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• a supportive environment to develop and grow your skills, strengths and leadership
• a strong Executive Board team who meet on a regular basis providing support to each school in the Trust
• a committed experienced group of Local Governors, Members and Trustees
• a welcoming, friendly, culturally diverse school with enthusiastic learners who enjoy learning and work hard
• the opportunity to innovate and be forward thinking
• a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
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.
The successful candidate will have:
• proven leadership and management skills with the ability to personify the school’s vision
• a passion to improve teaching and learning so all pupils are able to excel
• the ability to adapt to an ever-changing educational world
• the skills to be an excellent communicator with parents, pupils, staff and the wider community
• the ability to be a leader of learning who will promote a positive attitude in staff and pupils
• the ability to embrace the Trust’s vision and work alongside other Headteachers in the Trust to improve outcomes for all pupils across each of the schools
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• a supportive environment to develop and grow your skills, strengths and leadership
• a strong Executive Board team who meet on a regular basis providing support to each school in the Trust
• a committed experienced group of Local Governors, Members and Trustees
• a welcoming, friendly, culturally diverse school with enthusiastic learners who enjoy learning and work hard
• the opportunity to innovate and be forward thinking
• a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
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.