Head of School

Salary Scale: Outer London L14-18

Employer St Paul’s CE Primary School, NW7

Location Barnet

Salary L14-L18 / £68,749 to £75,478

Contract type Full Time

Contract term Permanent

The governors are looking to appoint an exceptional primary leader as Head of School for St Paul’s CE Primary School from September 2024. We have been in partnership with Monken Hadley since 2019 and have a strong record of nurturing school leadership, creating an exciting, modern learning community. 

You will be responsible for school improvement, day-to-day operation and shared long term strategy to ensure we maintain our vibrant and joyful learning environment that is always seeking excellent outcomes for all. Key characteristics of the school are that we are a Google school (every child has a laptop or chromebook), we have just been accredited as a gold standard Children’s Rights school and that we have a close relationship with our local church.

This is a remarkable leadership opportunity to develop your career as the operational leader of the school alongside an experienced Executive Headteacher who will support you to quickly establish yourself as the core leader of the school.

Visits, including an opportunity to meet with the Executive Head to discuss the role, are strongly encouraged.

If you are interested in working in this vibrant and exciting school please contact the school office to book an appointment on 020 8959 3412.

We are a school with:

• Enthusiastic staff, pupils and parents who come from many different backgrounds
• Creative, exciting, friendly and vibrant working environment
• Excellent behaviour with pupils who are eager to learn

We are looking for a leader with:

• Leadership and management skills of the highest quality
• Commitment to the promotion of high standards in learning and teaching for children of all abilities and backgrounds
• Commitment to whole school improvement
• Ability to lead, inspire and motivate pupils, colleagues and the wider community
• A proven ability to manage whole school initiatives
• Active support for the school’s Christian values whilst also cherishing the diversity of the whole school and its place in the wider community

Key application dates:

Closing date: Friday 12.00pm 7th June

Shortlisting: Friday 4.00pm 7th June

Interviews: Friday 14th June

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.