Headteacher
Tes Schools Recruitment
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:
- 25 March 2025
Job overview
Tes is supporting the appointment of a Headteacher to join a Primary School in Westminster.
Are you an inspirational leader, passionate about transforming children’s lives?
This Primary School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Headteacher to lead their vibrant, diverse, and inclusive school community in the heart of Westminster.
About the School
The Primary School is a one-/two-form entry primary school PAN: 276
committed to:
Academic excellence
Strong pastoral care
A deep-rooted sense of community engagement
- The Primary School incorporates ASD and VI resource bases.
Their pupils come from a rich tapestry of cultures, faiths, and backgrounds. They take pride in nurturing confident, resilient, and respectful global citizens.
Their recent Ofsted inspection commended their welcoming ethos, strong parental partnerships, and effective safeguarding culture. The Primary School was rated outstanding in personal development and good in all other areas.
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 their dedicated staff team, fostering a culture of high expectations, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
What They’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 their successes and drive further improvement
What They 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
Interviews: Wednesday, 2nd,3rd April 2025
All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.
By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.
Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role.
To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context.
Please include REF: MH2182002 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.
About Tes Schools Recruitment
- Tes Schools Recruitment
- 70 Grays Inn Road, Holborn
- London
- WC1X 8NH
- United Kingdom
At Tes, we’re committed to supporting schools to find top-quality candidates and supporting teachers find their next job opportunity.
Tes is the market leader in search and selection for schools across the globe. At Tes, we’re committed to supporting and helping teachers at every stage of their career find their next job opportunity; and helping governors recruit the very best leaders. Whether you’re a candidate actively thinking about making a move or just want to be open to new opportunities we want to make your job search as simple and stress-free as possible; or a school looking for comprehensive recruitment advice and support.
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