Headteacher

Headteacher

Salary: circa 80-90K

Required for September 2022

Laycock is ready for the challenge of change. We believe that we have a lot of untapped potential and need a strong, energetic and inspirational Headteacher to recognise what makes us special. 

We are at the heart of the exciting borough of Islington, have an incredibly diverse and vibrant community and a unique 68-place resource base for deaf children which is one of the largest of its kind at a primary level in England. This richness brings challenges, opportunities and a chance for a leader with knowledge, vision and passion to reshape Laycock’s future.

We are looking for a leader who is:

• Visionary – inspiring, full of ideas, energetic, engaging, passionate 

• Inspiring – nurtures relationships, empowers staff and pupils and is able to get the best out of everyone 

• Fair and fearless – rewards hard work, challenges under-performance and poor behaviour

• Courageous – challenges the norm, with the willpower and patience to see things through

• Resilient – tenacious, remains calm in a crisis and brings positivity and sensitivity

• Astute - passionate educator with a strong business head

If you relish the challenge and have the leadership qualities and vision to re-establish the ambition for the school, we will welcome your application.

Visits to Laycock are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the School Office on 020 7226 2927. The available dates/times are:

• morning, Tuesday 25 January 2022

• morning, Monday 31 January 2022

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Stephen Deutz, Chair of Governors via krasi.toneva@islington.gov.uk. 

To apply for the role, please apply online at http://jobs.islington.gov.uk/vacancy/3850660. 

• Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday, 6 February 2022

• Shortlisting: Tuesday, 8 February 2022

• Interviews: Thursday, 24 February and Friday, 25 February 2022

Laycock school is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Our environment is diverse in character and in its student population and we aspire to reflect this diversity in our staff. We positively welcome applications from minority groups. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This is reflected in our rigorous approach to the recruitment and professional development of our staff.