Executive Head Teacher
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley), Purley, Surrey, CR8 2QE35 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Summer Term 2026 or Autumn Term 2026
Closing date
6 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L16-L22
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an Executive Head Teacher who will embrace and strengthen this ethos across both schools. Much of your time will be spent at Christ Church C of E Primary School, a voluntary -aided, two-form-entry Church of England primary school, where you will serve as Head Teacher. You will additionally provide strategic leadership and management to Purley Nursery School, a state-maintained nursery with a strong reputation for outstanding early years education.
What the school offers its staff
Flanking a park in suburban South London, the two schools that form the Purley Partnership Federation each have their own distinctive character yet share a common ethos: they are inclusive, nurturing environments where children are supported to achieve their full potential.
Our children are diverse, make excellent progress and love coming to school. They benefit from the high standards of education and care provided by committed, capable and hardworking staff. We are looking for a leader who will champion our values, develop our teams, and continue to secure the best possible outcomes for every child.
Both schools are firmly rooted in the communities they serve, strengthened by close links with
the vibrant parish church situated just across the road, and supported by engaged governors and
parents. We seek someone who will nurture these relationships and build on the strong
foundations already in place.
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
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About Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 403 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) website
- Email address
- office1@christchurch.croydon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02086607500
Arranging a visit to Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office1@christchurch.croydon.sch.uk.
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