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Head of Primary

Head of Primary

St Mary Magdalene Academy

London

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Salary:
L16-20
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2022
Apply by:
7 February 2022

Job overview

Apply by: 9am on Monday 7 February 2022 

Salary: L16-20  

Required for September 2022

Location: London Borough of Islington

Contract type:  Full time

Contract term: Permanent

Employer: Hive Education Trust

Address:  Liverpool Road, London, N7 8PG

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Primary Deputy Head or Assistant Head; it gives the opportunity to lead the day-to-day running of the school, within the supportive structure of the wider Academy and Trust. As such, there is much room for professional development for an ambitious Primary leader.

As Head of Primary, the post holder leads the primary team of teachers and TA’s and is responsible for the education and welfare of the primary age pupils. In addition, the post holder works with the CEO and wider Academy Senior Leadership Team to create strategic vision and to contribute to policy and financial decisions.

We are a Church of England Academy that specialises in Humanities and Global Citizenship which is closely allied to our vision of Christian Education which allows for the development of the whole person. At our last SIAMS inspection we were judged as ‘Outstanding’ in all categories. As Head you will have a significant role to play in maintaining and developing our vibrant, purposeful Christian ethos which has a positive impact on pupils’ progress, development and wellbeing.

We are able to offer extensive support in career development and progression as well as the opportunity to work with and visit our international partners.

Applications should be received via the TES platform or by downloading an application form from our website and emailing to recruitment@smmacademy.org. 

Interviews: 10 & 11 February

For further information please call 0207 502 4715 or email recruitment@smmacademy.org 

St Mary Magdalene Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please also note that as part of the Academy’s safe recruitment procedure successful candidate will undergo the enhanced DBS check.


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About St Mary Magdalene Academy

St Mary Magdalene Academy is a Church of England all-through Academy which opened in September 2007 in purpose-built accommodation.

The Academy specialism is Humanities and Global Citizenship and the creation of well-rounded young people, able to take their place in the local, national and international community is at the heart of all we do. The focus on happy, successful children influences the way that we approach education.

Academy Headteacher

Victoria Linsley

Vision and values

St Mary Magdalene Academy aims to ensure every individual is valued and cared for, and to help children become responsible citizens of the future. The school strives to provide a varied and stimulating curriculum that caters to every student. The motto is, "Show by a good life that your works are done by gentleness born of wisdom" (James 3:13).

The school specialises in the humanities and global citizenship, but also concentrates on RE, geography, maths and science. Enrichment activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, sports, music, drama, chess, debating and Latin are all available to foster greater talents in each child.

Ofsted June 2022

'Pupils said their school is like a family.'

View St Mary Magdalene Academy's latest Ofsted report

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