Executive Headteacher The Saints Federation
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 3UL6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
24 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L22 to L28
What skills and experience we're looking for
An experienced, inspirational primary school leader, who:
- will provide strategic leadership across the Federation and our partner school to set direction and vision for several schools, setting high standards for teaching and learning and resulting in excellent outcomes for pupils;
- will support and develop other Federation school leaders, empowering them to lead with confidence;
- will manage staff development and curriculum oversight, to ensure that there is professional growth for staff and that the curriculum is effectively implemented to achieve the Federation’s educational goals.
- is an effective communicator, who will build trust and foster partnerships with parents, governors and the community to promote excellence and ongoing school improvement and is an effective communicator;
- will support and enhance the Federation’s Christian ethos; and
- is excited by the prospect of taking the Federation forward.
What the school offers its staff
- The opportunity to lead highly motivated and ambitious teams, dedicated to enabling all pupils to flourish;
- Schools with a strong ethos of inclusion and opportunities for all;
- A supportive community, eager to help the Federation develop and grow;
- Governors with a genuine concern for the wellbeing of school leaders, who understand the challenges currently facing schools and who are determined to support school leaders in meeting those challenges;
- Up to six wellbeing days per annum during term time for the Executive Headteacher;
- Governors committed to your professional development; and
- The opportunity to be part of our vision for the future of education in this part of London.
Further information about the job
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
- Essential Educated to at least degree level
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Evidence of engagement in significant professional development (eg NPQH or NPQEL)
- Track record as a successful Primary Headteacher or Executive Headteacher
- Aspirational leader, setting high expectations for all, but committed to ensuring the wellbeing of staff and pupils alike
- A thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Curriculum
- Proven track record of sustained school improvement
- Effective delegator who empowers and develops others through direction and coaching
- Proven track record of developing and mentoring school leaders
- Outstanding communications skills, with the ability to engage effectively with different audiences
- Strong analytical skills, and ability to use data to support improvement
- High levels of emotional intelligence, integrity and professionalism
- Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice
- Understanding of school finance and budget planning framework
- Proven experience of successful budget management
Desirable Criteria:
- Recent experience as DSL/DDSL
- Experience of developing an inclusive curriculum for all pupils, including those with SEND
- Teaching experience across the Primary age range
- Time spent teaching in more than one school, or educational setting
- In-depth knowledge of Ofsted and SIAMS evaluation frameworks
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Andrew's CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 396 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- sarahlawrence@st-pauls.enfield.sch.uk
The Saints Federation is a recently established Church of England primary federation in north London, comprising St Andrew’s CE Primary School in Enfield Town and St Paul’s CE Primary School in Winchmore Hill. Since 1 December 2025, the Federation has been in a partnership with St Paul’s CE Primary School in Friern Barnet.
Arranging a visit to St Andrew's CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sarahlawrence@st-pauls.enfield.sch.uk.
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