Head of School
Millennium Primary School, London, SE10 0BG3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2025
Closing date
26 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L15 - L20
Head of School job summary
Head of School – Millennium Primary Academy, Greenwich
Shaping futures in a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative school community
Millennium Primary Academy is part of the Maritime Academy Trust, a forward-thinking, innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich, Bexley, Kent, and Medway. Our academies are committed to transforming education through collaboration and an entrepreneurial curriculum that equips children with essential life skills.
At Millennium Primary, we pride ourselves on being a friendly, inclusive school with a positive ethos towards children, parents, carers and staff.
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader to join us as Head of School. Whether you’re an accomplished leader with a proven track record in high-performing teams or an ambitious deputy head ready to take the next step, this role offers a chance to make a real impact. As our next Head of School, you will build on your passion for delivering outstanding learning experiences and continue to foster a supportive, nurturing environment where members of the school community can flourish.
What We’re Looking For:A visionary leader with extensive experience in school leadership and a proven ability to drive school improvement, inspiring both staff and pupils towards academic excellence and inclusion.
Passionate about providing the best learning experiences for children, balancing innovation with stability to ensure positive change while maintaining continuity for long-term success.
A collaborative leader who works closely with staff, governors, and the wider community to build a school culture centered on high achievement, accountability, and shared success.
An outstanding communicator with the ability to engage and inspire not only your school community but also parents and the broader public, ensuring alignment with the school’s vision.
With a successful track record of school improvement, you have the skills and knowledge needed to secure high-quality teaching and learning across the entire primary age range.
The ability to motivate and inspire both staff and students, creating a dynamic and supportive environment where all thrive.
As Head of School, you will oversee a school where:
There is a positive ethos aligned with the Maritime Academy Trust’s commitment to high achievement, effective teaching, learning, and strong relationships.
A broad and balanced curriculum is offered to all.
Staff and governors recognise their accountability for their tasks and contribute fully to the development and successful implementation of policies and practices
By joining our team, you will benefit from:
A unique, inspiring location in one of London’s most historically rich and scenic areas, just moments away from green spaces and easy access to the city.
A supportive leadership network within the Maritime Academy Trust, offering collaboration and professional growth opportunities with other Heads of Schools.
A friendly, inclusive school community that is focused on achieving the best for every child.
National terms and conditions & Local Government Pension scheme
A comprehensive CPD programme and opportunities for career progression to support your personal and professional growth.
Early access salary scheme and financial advice
A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme and Well-being initiatives to help you succeed in both your career and your well-being.
If you are a highly motivated senior leader with the expertise to create an Outstanding school, where staff and students flourish, we want to hear from you!
We encourage visits to our school so you can see what makes us so special. To arrange a visit, please contact Rachel Mollett, Executive Headteacher on 07908012176 or email at r.mollett@tpsmat.org
You’ll find further details about the role, school, and trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached. Applications must be submitted online via the My New Term website before the deadline. Please note that we may interview and appoint candidates as applications are received, so don’t delay—apply today!
About Maritime Academy Trust
Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Maritime Academy Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks. In line with safeguarding guidance, we may carry out online checks on shortlisted candidates. Further information about the Trust is available at www.Maritimeacademytrust.org and the school at www.millenniumprimary.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Maritime Academy Trust is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Millennium Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 425 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Millennium Primary School website
Millennium Primary School is part of the Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich and Kent. Our schools transform sthrough collaboration and an entrepreneurial curriculum which equips children with life skills.
Millennium Primary is an Outstanding School located in the heart of the Greenwich Peninsula. We are a friendly, inclusive school with a caring ethos. At Millennium we embrace diversity, encourage individuality and strive for excellence. We have a strong set of values, which are at the heart of everything we do in school. We firmly believe every child should be taught by only the best teachers and have the highest of expectations for achievement and behaviour.
Learning at Millennium is fun and children acquire new knowledge and skills through exciting topics. We always ‘think big’ when it comes to learning, working towards an ambitious event or project outcome, providing our children with unforgettable experiences and preparing them for brilliant futures.
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