Headteacher
Edward Wilson Primary School
Westminster
- £83,235 - £90,856 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- L17 - L21 Leadership Scale - inner London
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2025
- Apply by:
- 26 March 2025
Job overview
Are you an inspirational leader, passionate about transforming children’s lives?
Edward Wilson Primary School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Headteacher to lead our vibrant, diverse, and inclusive school community in the heart of Westminster.
About Us
Edward Wilson Primary School is a forward thinking, fully inclusive one-form entry primary school with 280 pupils on roll.
We are committed to:
- Academic excellence
- Strong pastoral care
- A deep-rooted sense of community engagement
- Edward Wilson incorporates ASD and VI resource bases.
Our pupils come from a rich tapestry of cultures, faiths, and backgrounds. We take pride in nurturing confident, resilient, and respectful global citizens.
Our recent Ofsted inspection commended our welcoming ethos, strong parental partnerships, and strong pastoral provision. The school was rated outstanding for Personal Development, reflecting the strong value that we developing children holistically.
The Role
As Headteacher, you will provide strategic direction, leadership, and management for the school, driving excellence and innovation. Working closely with a supportive Governing Body and engaged parent community, you will ensure every child reaches their fullest potential.
You will lead and inspire our dedicated staff team, fostering a culture of high expectations, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven track record of successful senior leadership within a primary school setting
- Passion for inclusion and a belief that every child can succeed
- Strategic thinking with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to wellbeing for pupils, staff, and the wider school community
- Reflective, forward-thinking leader prepared to build on our successes and drive further improvement
What We Can Offer You:
- Enthusiastic and motivated pupils who love learning
- The only primary school in London with Alternative Resource Provisions for pupils with Visual Impairment and Autism-Spectrum Disorder
- A committed, experienced, and hardworking staff team
- A highly supportive Governing Body dedicated to your professional development
- A well-resourced school with strong partnerships in Westminster
- A warm, inclusive school environment that celebrates diversity and community engagement
How to Apply
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Carol Rowlands, School Business Manager, to arrange a visit:
Telephone 0203 214 3930
Email: crowlands@edwardwilson.org.uk
Key Dates
Closing Date: Wednesday, 26th March 2025
Shortlisting: Thursday, 27th March 2025
Interviews: Thursday, 3rd April 2025
Safeguarding Statement
Edward Wilson Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Attached documents
About Edward Wilson Primary School
- Edward Wilson Primary School
- Senior Street
- London
- W2 5TL
- United Kingdom
Edward Wilson is a Westminster Local Authority community primary school named after Dr. Edward Wilson, who was a member of Captain Scott's last Antarctic expedition, 1911-1912, and lived in what is now Delamere Terrace in the local area. We are set within attractive grounds near Littel Venice and just a short walk along the picturesque canals to Paddington station.
All the staff at Edward Wilson are enthusiastic and hard working in their pursuit of the best for our pupils. There is a comprehensive after-school programme with external providers taking clubs from cookery and art to homework and ICT. The aim is for eachpupilto attend one club each year. We have strong links with the Royal Albert Hall and we have over 30 volunteers in school working with our pupils.
The staff are very sociable and events are organised each term to support well-being.
There is a strong governing body and we are committed to the safeguarding of all children.
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