Head of School

St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School, Bromley, Kent, BR1 5RL

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £74479 and £79385
• Pay scale: L10 - L13

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has a genuine passion for children and their success.
• Is committed to inclusive and ambitious education.
• Can inspire staff through positivity, integrity and vision.
• Values collaboration and teamwork.
• Is excited by the opportunities that partnership working can bring.
• Wishes to continue developing their leadership capability within a supportive environment.
• Has the drive and determination to help shape the next chapter of St John's journey.

Whilst previous headship experience is desirable, we welcome applications from established senior leaders who are ready to move into headship with the benefit of strong executive support and an experienced professional network around them.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A School Where Everybody Matters

A welcoming community where relationships are strong and every child is known.

• Genuine Leadership Development

Opportunities to work alongside experienced school leaders who are committed to helping others grow.

• Partnership and Collaboration

A unique relationship with Trinity that extends professional learning and leadership opportunities beyond a single school.

• Strong Governance

An experienced and supportive governing body committed to school improvement and leadership development.

• A Shared Vision

A school firmly rooted in Christian values with high aspirations for every member of its community.

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.

St John’s is a school with strong foundations, a caring community and significant potential.

We are proud of what we have achieved, but we are equally excited about what comes next.

If you are an ambitious leader who believes in the transformational power of education, values relationships and is ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we would be delighted to welcome your application.

Join us in ensuring that every child can be a shining light. We look forward to welcoming you into our family.

Commitment to safeguarding

St John Baptist CE School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as qualifications and reference checks.

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.

St John's Head of School Recruitment Pack.pdf - 1.13 MB (opens in new tab)

About St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 177 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: jjoseph38.209@lgflmail.org
• Phone number: 02086983059
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-baptist-southend-church-of-england-primary-school

St John’s is a ‘Good’ one-form entry Church of England primary school, (Ofsted - January 2020) and an ‘Excellent’ C of E school, based on our latest SIAMS inspection, (March 2019). St John’s primary school seeks to employ an excellent practitioner. We strive for every child to achieve highly, achieving the best possible outcomes for them as individuals.

Arranging a visit to St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jjoseph38.209@lgflmail.org.

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