Headteacher

Role: Headteacher

Employer: Willowfield School

Location: Walthamstow, London

Salary range: L29 to L35 (Outer London), £91,682 to £105,651

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Permanent

Job starts: 1st September 2023

Willowfield school is a hugely successful, inclusive, expanding and oversubscribed 11-16 mixed comprehensive in the heart of its community. We are in Walthamstow, a vibrant and truly diverse part of London with a rich culture in the Borough of Waltham Forest.

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint an exceptional, highly aspirational and dynamic leader who will encompass the school’s values and build on the successes which have been driven by the current headteacher who has served the school for seven years.

Willowfield has emerged from the pandemic with a recent positive Ofsted inspection which confirmed that we are a good school. The report highlighted the quality of education and how pupils feel safe in school and enjoy their education.

The school moved to a new site, next to Blackhorse Road Underground Station, in 2015 and benefits from a new building and excellent facilities. The school is in a strong financial position.

Our aim is to do everything possible to ensure that all our students are fully to achieve success in their future careers and endeavours. The Governing Body play an active role in supporting the headteacher and senior leadership team to achieve this.

Our ideal candidate will:

·      Be an experienced and accomplished leader with vision and drive

·      Be a champion for inclusion and safeguarding

·      Be able to demonstrate their leadership of staff, students and the wider community

·      Be able to think and plan strategically and work collaboratively

·      Be able to inspire, challenge and empower our dedicated staff and students

·      Have excellent leadership and management skills to further improve our high standards in teaching and learning

We will provide you with:

·      A diverse and engaged student body

·      A highly dedicated and enthusiastic staff

·      An active, committed and supportive Governing Body

·      Excellent facilities

Willowfield School has a strong team spirit and a passion for creating an inclusive learning environment, which enables all students to exceed expectations. We promote exemplary relationships at all levels and strive for outstanding outcomes. All staff and students are valued highly. We have a commitment to developing individuals and working with them to reach their potential. An emphasis on wellbeing for students and staff is integral to our culture.

You are welcome and warmly encouraged to visit the school prior to applying. Please email the Headteacher’s PA emma.lubel@willowfield-school.co.uk to arrange a visit on the mornings of 28th, 29th or 30th March.

Sam White of ASCL’s Leadership Appointment Service is supporting this appointment. If you feel inspired to discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or would like to have an informal discussion please contact Sam by email sam.white@ascl.org.uk or mobile on 07712187693.

If you wish to lead our fantastic learning community, please compete our application form and submit it to sam.white@ascl.org.uk.

The deadline for applications is noon on Monday 17th April 2023.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed by Friday 21st April.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th April.

This post is available from September 2023

Willowfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to receipt of a completed application form, satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS Disclosure.