Headteacher

Haringey Education Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful primary school in London is seeking a committed Headteacher to lead and inspire its dedicated staff and enthusiastic students. The role requires strong educational leadership skills and proven management experience, ideally for Deputy Headteachers or current Headteachers seeking a second headship. The new Headteacher will be supported by a motivated team and a community invested in the school's success. Applications close on 19th January 2026, with interviews scheduled for the following week.

Benefits

Supportive parents and local community

Membership of Haringey Education Partnership

Dedicated staff

Qualifications

• Experience as a Deputy Headteacher or Headteacher.
• Capability to meet challenges of the role.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and empower all members of the school community.
• Ensure high achievement and equality of opportunity for all.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive governing body.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Proven record in educational leadership

Ability to manage demands of an inner-city primary school

Job description

Weston Park Primary is a successful and popular primary school in the London Borough of Haringey, which has an excellent reputation in the local area.

Following almost nine years of successful leadership, our current Headteacher will be leaving us at the end of the spring term. This is an exciting opportunity to build on the excellent foundations in place and continue to develop the school.

We are looking for an, committed Headteacher with a proven record in educational leadership to share our ambition and strategic vision, following our Ofsted ‘outstanding’ rating (June 2024). Your energy and enthusiasm will motivate the leadership team to inspire, challenge, and empower all members of the school in achieving our vision.

Our future Headteacher will have strong leadership skills and be able to manage the demands of an inner‑city primary school. The school has a strong, motivated, and dedicated team of teaching and support staff, committed to ensuring high achievement and equality of opportunity for all.

The role is suitable for an experienced Deputy Headteacher capable of meeting the challenges of the post, or an experienced Headteacher who is looking for a second headship. Governors have high expectations and are positive and supportive. The new Headteacher will benefit from:

• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who want to learn and take part in all aspects of school life.
• Dedicated staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for the pupils.
• Very supportive parents and a local community who want the school to succeed.
• A well-managed budget.
• A supportive and experienced governing body.
• Membership of Haringey Education Partnership which provides a wide range of support for local schools.

There will be an opportunity to visit the school and meet the current Headteacher in the week beginning Monday 12 th January 2026.

Prospective candidates are asked to complete the application form. The supporting statement section in the form should show how you meet the requirements listed in the person specification. Please limit your written supporting statement to no more than 3 sides of A4 font size 11.

Closing date: Monday 19 th January at 12 noon. We will be shortlisting on Thursday 22 nd January and successful candidates will be informed the following day. We propose to interview shortlisted candidates on Tuesday 27 th and Wednesday 28 th January. It is essential that shortlisted candidates inform their referees of these dates.

Weston Park Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure (via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme).

Please visit our website for an application pack and further information:

Visits to Weston Park Primary School are encouraged and strongly recommended. Please contact Janet Beale, on 020 8347 5000 or by email to [e-mail]