Acting Headteacher
Kenmore Park Infant and Nursery School, Harrow, HA3 9JA396 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Easter Term 2026 (14.04.2026)
Closing date
17 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
17 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 2 school terms with a possibility of a further term
Pay scale
- L11 - L24 (max)
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Provide inspirational and robust leadership of school during a period of change;
- Implement the school vision, ethos and values;
- Lead and support the development of teaching & learning across the school in line with agreed school improvement plan;
- Lead and support implementation of curriculum improvement initiatives in line with agreed school improvement plan;
- Lead and support the drive to improve standard of pupil outcomes, particularly SEND, PP, EAL, more able;
- Implement and monitor impact of school improvement plan;
- Work closely with Governors and key personnel to review expenditure and implement plan for reduction in staffing expenditure;
- Support all staff with understanding and carrying out their roles and responsibilities effectively;
- Support middle and senior leaders in strategic development of their roles, understanding how to lead with impact and accountability;
- Work with senior leaders on the day to day running of the school;
- Implement performance management policy and procedures, ensuring appropriate support is in place as required;
- Support staff with managing workload, work/life balance and wellbeing;
- Maintain partnerships across the Kenmore Park Infant & Nursery community and beyond – stakeholders, LA, cluster Heads, Harrow primary heads;
- Lead ongoing focus on Ofsted-readiness;
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A happy and vibrant school at the heart of the community with outstanding children and well maintained facilities
- Pupils who are friendly, positive about their learning and keen to succeed
- Supportive, hardworking and dedicated parents, staff and governors who care passionately about the school and the community
- An experienced and visionary School Leadership Team and excellent opportunities for professional development and skills to support teaching and learning.
- The opportunity to make a real contribution to early development and the lives of our future generation.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Kenmore Park Infant and Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 297 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kenmore Park Infant and Nursery School website
- Email address
- office@kpins.harrow.sch.uk
Kenmore Park Infant & Nursery School is a successful and aspirational four form entry multicultural school with a Children Centre and is highly ambitious for its learners and staff (52 place nursery offering 15 hours per week over two 3 hours per day sessions term time only morning and afternoon). The School Offers:
* A happy and vibrant school at the heart of the community with outstanding children and facilities
*Pupils who are friendly, positive about their learning and keen to succeed
* Supportive, hardworking and dedicated parents, staff and governors who care passionately about the school and the community
* An experienced and visionary School Leadership Team.
*The opportunity to make a real contribution to school development
* Dedicated leadership time and a strong commitment to your professional development (Specific to leadership role). Kenmore Park Infant & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment will be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service and health checks. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged by contacting the school office on 02082048759.
Arranging a visit to Kenmore Park Infant and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@kpins.harrow.sch.uk.
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