Executive Headteacher

Manor Primary School, Dagenham, RM8 2FL

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026 or 1st January 2027

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L29 to L35a

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has a proven track record of successful senior leadership and school improvement
• Leads with authenticity, emotional intelligence and unwavering commitment to children
• Is strategic, outward‑facing and confident in managing complexity and change
• Values collaboration, inclusion and professional trust
• Is resilient, reflective and driven by strong moral purpose
• Has the ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Set and champion a clear, compelling vision that secures high standards and continuous improvement
• • Lead a strong culture of learning, inclusion and aspiration, where every pupil can thrive
  • Ensure excellence in teaching, curriculum and assessment, underpinned by high expectations
  • Develop, support and inspire staff through purposeful professional learning and leadership at all levels
  • Oversee effective use of resources, safeguarding, health and safety and statutory compliance
  • Work in close partnership with governors, parents, carers and external agencies
  • Strengthen collaboration within the local community and contribute to wider system leadership
  • Strategically lead and manage the school finances, allocating resources appropriately, efficiently and effectively

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

• A clear vision and strong values at the heart of everything we do
• The opportunity to shape culture, direction and legacy
• A committed Governing Body and dedicated staff team
• Scope to influence beyond the school and contribute to the wider education system

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Manor Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 1194 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Manor Primary School website
• Email address: njones@manor-p.bardaglea.org.uk
• Phone number: 02087241111
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manor-infants-school-manor-longbridge

We are unique in that we are a five form entry Infant school on the Leftley Estate at Sandringham Road in Barking and a three form entry Primary school set in a modern building on Longbridge Road in Dagenham.

Our vision is to provide all our children with a challenging, engaging and safe environment, which promotes a lifelong love of learning. This ethos is evident in all we do.

We offer a thoughtful sequential curriculum, which challenges the children to be creative and to become resilient and learn the skills they will need for their future lives.

Arranging a visit to Manor Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email njones@manor-p.bardaglea.org.uk.

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