Head of School
Ormiston Beachcroft Academy, London, NW8 0NW32 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
15 September 2026 at 4pm
Date listed
14 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £90,446.00 - £98,737.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership L19 - L23
Head of School job summary
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
We are seeking an exceptional leader who shares our ambition for every child to succeed and is committed to excellence in curriculum, teaching and learning, and pastoral care. This is a significant opportunity to lead a highly regarded alternative provision and to make a tangible difference to the life chances of young people and their families as Head of School.
As Head of School, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operational management of the academy, ensuring that the school runs effectively and that students experience a safe, calm and purposeful environment in which they can learn and thrive.
You’ll work closely with the Executive Principal, to lead the implementation of the academy’s improvement priorities, with a particular focus on the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, attendance and safeguarding. As Head of School, you will ensure that systems and routines across the academy are applied consistently, and that staff are supported to deliver high-quality teaching and care for students.
We are looking for someone has successful senior leadership experience within a school, alternative provision, or specialist setting and a demonstrable record of improving teaching and learning outcomes. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping provision, strengthening practice and ensuring consistently strong outcomes for students.
About our Academy
Ormiston Beachcroft Academy, located in Westminster, is a highly regarded alternative provision commissioned to deliver high-quality education for pupils who require targeted support to re-engage, succeed and progress. The academy operates across three complementary provisions, each offering tailored pathways:
- Alternative provision (AP): Supporting secondary-aged pupils at risk of exclusion or permanently excluded, with a clear focus on re-engagement, reintegration, and successful transition to post-16 education, employment or training
- Primary provision: Supporting up to 12 Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 pupils, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), through a structured and supportive environment
- Westminster Education Centre (WEC): A short-term intervention provision (up to five weeks), based offsite, supporting pupils who are struggling to cope in mainstream education.
- A satellite primary alternative provision based in RBKC for up to 20 pupils, who are in receipt of an EHCP, have been permanently excluded from school or require a 12-week intervention placement.
Why work for Ormiston?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
Benefits that care for you
We value the contribution of every colleague and offer a range of benefits designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance. Benefits include automatic pay progression, a generous pension scheme, wellbeing support, exclusive discounts, Blue Light Card access and our cycle-to-work scheme.
For further information about this exciting leadership opportunity or to arrange a tour of the academy, please contact Grant Monaghan, Executive Principal, at gmonaghan@olamail.co.uk.
More information about this post and the role of a Head of School within Ormiston is available in the accompanying information pack.
To apply, please submit your completed application by 4pm on 15 September. Interviews will take place on Monday 28 September 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Monday 21 September 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early or appoint before the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ormiston Beachcroft Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 5 to 16
- Size
- 51 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
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