Headteacher Vacancy
Advert & Application Process
Group 3 Inner London L18-L24
A salary uplift may be considered for an exceptional candidate
Full time / Permanent
Required for September 2022
Alexandra Primary School
Alexandra Primary is a successful and popular 2 forms of entry school in the London Borough of Haringey. The school has an excellent reputation in the local area. The school is about to embark on a major refurbishment programme commencing in the summer term which will considerably enhance the facilities of the school.
Following six and a half years of successful leadership, our current Headteacher will be leaving us at the end of the summer 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 exceptional, committed Headteacher with a proven record in educational leadership to share our ambition and strategic vision to build upon the Ofsted ‘good’ rating (February 2017). Your energy and enthusiasm will inspire, challenge, and empower all members of the school in achieving our vision. We want the best for all our pupils.
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 leader who is looking for a second headship or an experienced deputy capable of meeting the challenges of the post. 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.
- A diverse school population.
- Supportive parents and a local community who want the school to succeed.
- Good OFSTED rating in February 2017.
- Well managed budget.
- A supportive and experienced governing body.
- Membership of the highly regarded Haringey Education Partnership who provide 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 10th January. 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 24th January 12 noon.
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 1st February and successful candidates will be informed the following day.
Interview dates: Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th February 2022. It is essential that shortlisted candidates inform their referees of these dates.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check at enhanced level will be required.
Please visit our website for an application pack and further information www.alexandraprimaryschool.co.uk Completed applications should be returned by email to sbm@alexprimary.haringey.sch.uk
Visits to Alexandra Primary School are encouraged and strongly recommended to see staff and students at work. Please contact Katie Wetherill, on 0208 888 9771. or by email sbm@alexprimary.haringey.sch.uk
