Head of School

Chadwell St Mary Primary School, Grays, Essex, RM16 4DH

48 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026 or September 2026

• Closing date

  22 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £67,796.00 - £74,532.00 Annually (FTE) Potential enhancement for the right candidate

Head of School job summary

Inspire. Lead. Shape the Future.

Chadwell St Mary Primary School is seeking an exceptional Head of School to lead our vibrant, ambitious community. Working in close partnership with the Executive Head Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in driving our strategic vision, ensuring excellence in day-to-day leadership, and securing the very best outcomes for every pupil.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality education, motivated by the belief that all children deserve to thrive, and committed to shaping an environment where staff and pupils flourish.

About the Role

As Head of School, you will:

• Provide inspirational leadership rooted in our Trust’s values and educational vision.
• Ensure a consistent school-wide focus on high standards of teaching, learning and achievement.
• Lead with integrity, creating a culture of collaboration, aspiration and professional growth.
• Drive school improvement through the effective use of data, research-informed practice and strategic planning.
• Champion positive attitudes to learning and behaviour, nurturing an environment where every child is recognised, valued and supported.
• Manage and develop staff through robust performance management, coaching, and professional development.
• Work closely with the Executive Head Teacher, senior leaders and Trustees to embed long-term improvement and maintain high-quality provision across the school.

About You

We are looking for a leader who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status and a strong record of successful leadership, at least at Deputy/Assistant Head level.
• Has experience of high-quality teaching within the primary or EYFS/KS1/KS2 phases.
• Demonstrates deep understanding of effective teaching, learning, assessment and curriculum design.
• Is skilled at using data to drive school improvement and raise standards.
• Can inspire, motivate and unite staff, pupils and the wider community.
• Has a proven ability to lead teams, manage performance and support staff development.
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and the wellbeing of all members of the school community.

Desirable qualities include NPQH, experience of curriculum innovation, whole-school budget management, and experience working with Trustees or Governors.

What We Offer

• A supportive and forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust
• Strong collaboration with the Executive Head Teacher and central Trust team
• A committed, enthusiastic and talented staff body
• A culture that promotes innovation, professional growth and work-life balance
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on an ambitious and growing school

How to Apply

Candidate pack to be added shortly.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact our recruitment partner:
Cressida Johns at Academicis
📧 cjohns@academicis.co.uk
📞 07733 628155 / 01223 907979

www.academicis.co.uk

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Chadwell St Mary Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 213 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chadwell St Mary Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chadwell-st-mary-primary-school-grays

Chadwell St Mary is a very happy, welcoming school with a positive ethos and a commitment to offering outstanding learning provision for all children on roll. We are ambitious for our pupils and know that the experiences they have at school will shape their futures. All of our staff, parents and pupils are actively involved in school improvement as important stakeholders.

We are an Ofsted ‘Good’ school (2019) with effectiveness of leadership and management being noted as a strength: “The Executive Headteacher and Head of School lead the school’s work with resolve and determination. They have established a culture of aspiration for pupils’ learning and behaviour. All members of staff who responded to Ofsted’s online survey say they are proud to work at the school.”

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