Headteacher

About the role

Join us at Eastbury Farm Primary School and empower our children to be confident, successful, resilient and responsible citizens of tomorrow.

Eastbury Farm Primary School is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Headteacher to lead our school into the future. Located in the affluent, suburban area of Northwood, on the edge of Hertfordshire and bordering the London Borough of Hillingdon, our school offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact.

We are ideally looking for a September start date but we will consider a January start for the right candidate and to allow for notice periods.

Our school is a 1½-form-entry setting with mixed-age classes from Years 1 to 6, two reception classes, and a 30-place all-day nursery. We pride ourselves on being a truly inclusive school, nurturing pupils from diverse backgrounds and fostering a close-knit, family-like environment.

We are looking for a Headteacher who is driven to strengthen and secure our curriculum, in line with the high expectations set by our senior leaders and governors. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a proven record of inspiring and motivating others, and the ability to promote positive and respectful relationships across the school.

Key qualities and skills:

· Clear vision for the future of the school

· Ability to inspire and motivate staff, pupils, and the wider community

· Strategic thinking and goal-setting capabilities

· Collaborative leadership style

· Effective communication with all stakeholders

· Resilience and robustness in handling challenging situations

· Strong relationship-building skills

· Dedication to continuous professional development

· Understanding of school finances and ability to work with Governors and the Business Manager

· Engagement with the local community and development of partnerships

We look forward to welcoming a new Headteacher who shares our vision and values.

Application Deadline: Wednesday 7th May, 09:00

Please note late applications will not be considered.

Contact Information:

If you wish to discuss the role, please contact Sarah Rickayzen, our Co-Chair of Governors, at: sarah.rickayzen@eastburyfarm.herts.sch.uk. We would also encourage interested applicants to visit us. To make an appointment, please contact Sarah as above or on 01923 824543.

For more information visit www.eastburyfarm.herts.sch.uk 

Please apply on the Teach in Herts website, using the standard online application form. CVs will not be considered. Should you need support, please contact leadership.recruitment@hfleducation.org

Eastbury Farm Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024).

To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.