Head Teacher

Havering Education Services; Romford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational service provider in Romford is looking for an experienced Head Teacher to enhance pupil education and strategic vision. Responsibilities include managing operations and supporting staff in a collaborative setting. Ideal candidates will have significant leadership experience and an innovative approach to education. Applications close on January 20, 2026.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Dynamic learning environment

Positive school culture

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a Head Teacher role.
• Ability to provide strategic vision for the school.
• Strong management skills to support staff and drive school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the school.
• Enhance the education of all pupils within the federation.
• Develop strategies for a positive transition into secondary education.

Skills

Leadership

Visionary thinking

Communication

Integrity

Collaborative learning

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Experience as a Head Teacher

Job description

White Hart Lane, Collier Row, Romford, RM7 8JB

Tel:[phone]

Executive Head Teacher:Mr C. Brown

Head Teacher

Contract:Permanent

Start: September 2026

The Executive Head teacher and Governing Body of The Learning and Achieving Federation are looking to appoint a Head Teacher to work under the overall direction of the Executive Head teacher and Governing Body.

Successful applicants must already have experience of a Head Teacher role and be able to provide the vision and strategic focus to enhance the education of all pupils in the school and across the federation.

Our hard‑working and dedicated Headteacher will be retiring in July 2026, so the Executive Headteacher, governors, staff, and children are looking for an inspirational leader to continue building on everything that is great about our school

We are a popular 3‑4 form entry junior school. The school is also part of The Learning and Achieving Federation with The Mawney Foundation School. The school is located in Collier Row, Romford, with convenient transport links to London.

What we can offer you:

• Children who are polite, kind and respectful towards adults and each other.
• Staff who are experienced, proactive and supportive. Together, we form a passionate team, with a common goal of ensuring the best possible outcomes and experiences for the children who attend the school.
• A well designed, functional environment, which was expanded in 2020 to accommodate an additional form of entry.
• A large, welcoming field and playground, ready to be developed further.
• Over 30 different languages spoken by the children across the school.
• A School Dog who works with pupils (and staff) at least 2 days a week.

When asked, the children chose the following top attributes for their new Head teacher:

• Happy and friendly / Kind and caring
• Firm but fair in managing behaviour and is consistent
• Sees the value in sport and the outside equipment
• Plans for school trips and visitors to the school, linked to the curriculum we learn
• Gives parents/carers opportunities to come into school to learn with us / see what we are learning about in class
• Reward and recognise children who follow the rules.

When surveyed, the staff chose the following values as the most important to them for the new Head teacher:

• Has integrity
• Communicates a clear vision
• Has high expectations
• Gives acknowledgment
• They encourage a good work like balance and considers the well‑being of their staff
• They create collaborative, inclusive learning environments
• Is inspiring
• They lead by example
• They empower and develop staff and cultivate leadership skills.
• To be accountable to the Executive Head teacher and Governors;
• The quality of the provision, progress and outcomes for the pupils of the school through robust monitoring, evaluation and reporting of these to the Executive Head teacher, governors and the leadership team;
• The effective day to day management of the school;
• The effective implementation and embedding of the agreed federation and school vision, principles and policies within and across the schools;

To contribute to:

• The development of strategies for school readiness for KS2 and a positive transition into secondary education for children and parents;
• Securing high quality aspirations, confidence, learning and progress for all pupils within the school and federation;
• Further development of Crownfield Junior School as centre of excellence and innovation in learning and primary school provision;
• Continued development of a rich partnership with families, the federation and community to build an aspirational learning community;
• The vision and strategic direction of Crownfield Junior School and the federation, sharing and involving all relevant stakeholders;
• The evaluation of pupil progress and outcomes and the quality of teaching and learning, and the consequent planning for rapid and continual improvement within the school;
• The promotion of The Learning and Achieving Federation and the development of effective and productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for a detailed list of roles and responsibilities.

When providing referee/reference details, please ensure one reference is from the current Chair of Governors, or CEO. The second reference must also be from a Local Authority, School Improvement Partner, or Trust Advisor.

Visits to the school are more than welcome.

Please contact the school on 01708 747070, so a convenient time can be arranged to meet with the Executive Head teacher, Mr Craige Brown.

Please apply online.

Closing Date: 20 th January 2026 at 12:00pm

Interviews: Week beginning 26 th January 2026

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self‑declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

How to apply

To apply, please visit https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.