Headteacher
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2026 |
| Location: | Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 0HT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d7ed47b3-1f05-4ca0-b4a2-82bc67c6b007 |
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 and a belief in a values-based primary school education
• a passion to improve teaching and learning so all pupils are able to excel and reach their full potential
• the ability to adapt to an ever-changing educational world
• a proven ability to continuously monitor and implement new developments and practices in education to improve outcomes for children
• the skills to be an excellent communicator with parents, pupils, staff and the wider local 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 welcoming, friendly, culturally diverse school with enthusiastic learners who enjoy learning and work hard
• a strong, conscientious and enthusiastic staff team who work together to provide the best education and support for our pupils
• following completion of the academisation process, a strong Executive Board team who meet on a regular basis providing support to each school in the Trust, alongside a committed experienced group of Local Governors, Members and Trustees
• the opportunity to innovate and be forward thinking
• a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
Further details about the role
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All candidates are required to complete the school’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ declaration and the disclosure and barring (DBS) check.
Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the person specification and job description for this role. Additionally, we encourage you to review the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, available on our website: https://www.hadleywood.enfield.sch.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=470&type=pdf
Please refer to the Hadley Wood Primary School website for other policies: https://www.hadleywood.enfield.sch.uk/page/?title=Policies+and+Procedures&pid=43
Further information
We strongly encourage visits so you can experience our unique school for yourself. Please email hr@hadleywood.enfield.sch.uk to book an appointment
A Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form can be downloaded from the Hadley Wood Primary School website.
Completed application forms should be emailed to hr@hadleywood.enfield.sch.uk
Closing Date: Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 12pm (applications received after this time will not be accepted)
Shortlisting: Thursday 14 May 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 19 May 2026
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 and a belief in a values-based primary school education
• a passion to improve teaching and learning so all pupils are able to excel and reach their full potential
• the ability to adapt to an ever-changing educational world
• a proven ability to continuously monitor and implement new developments and practices in education to improve outcomes for children
• the skills to be an excellent communicator with parents, pupils, staff and the wider local 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 welcoming, friendly, culturally diverse school with enthusiastic learners who enjoy learning and work hard
• a strong, conscientious and enthusiastic staff team who work together to provide the best education and support for our pupils
• following completion of the academisation process, a strong Executive Board team who meet on a regular basis providing support to each school in the Trust, alongside a committed experienced group of Local Governors, Members and Trustees
• the opportunity to innovate and be forward thinking
• a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
Further details about the role
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All candidates are required to complete the school’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ declaration and the disclosure and barring (DBS) check.
Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the person specification and job description for this role. Additionally, we encourage you to review the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, available on our website: https://www.hadleywood.enfield.sch.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=470&type=pdf
Please refer to the Hadley Wood Primary School website for other policies: https://www.hadleywood.enfield.sch.uk/page/?title=Policies+and+Procedures&pid=43
Further information
We strongly encourage visits so you can experience our unique school for yourself. Please email hr@hadleywood.enfield.sch.uk to book an appointment
A Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form can be downloaded from the Hadley Wood Primary School website.
Completed application forms should be emailed to hr@hadleywood.enfield.sch.uk
Closing Date: Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 12pm (applications received after this time will not be accepted)
Shortlisting: Thursday 14 May 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 19 May 2026
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.