Head teacher position, Fairways Primary School, Leigh on Sea, Essex
Fairways Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4QW31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Beginning of summer Term 2026 (April)
Closing date
19 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 66,368 - £76,772
Pay scale
- L11-L17
What skills and experience we're looking for
Head teacher position, Fairways Primary School, Leigh on Sea, Essex
Pay Range: L11-L17 (£66,368 - £76,772)
Responsible to: The Governing Body and the Local Authority Start Date: As soon as possible or the start of summer term 2025
We are seeking a replacement for our current, long standing Headteacher who is due to leave our school end of December 2025 in the role of Headteacher of Fairways Primary School. We are looking for a dynamic and professional leader who will continue to drive high standards, inspire staff, and ensure all pupils achieve their full potential.
Our new Headteacher will provide professional leadership and shape the vision and strategic direction of Fairways Primary School in partnership with the Governing Body. They will be innovative and ambitious, fostering an aspirational culture that drives continuous improvement for all learners. They will ensure strong financial management, rigorous safeguarding, and the delivery of high-quality education, supported by an exceptional staff team. They will champion inclusive practice and strengthen special educational needs and disability provision, ensuring every child - whatever their needs - receives the support, challenge, and opportunities required to thrive.
We look forward to meeting you when you have a tour of our school in the week commencing 12-16th January 2026. To arrange a visit please contact the school by calling 01702 525693 or email office@fairways.southend.sch.uk. The closing date for applications is 19th January 2026 at 12.00 noon. Shortlisting will take place on 20th January 2025, with successfully shortlisted candidates called to interview on 21st January 2026. Interviews are on 29th and 30th January 2026.
What the school offers its staff
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 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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Fairways Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 412 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Fairways Primary School website
- Email address
- biancaprelipceanu@southend.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01702 212419
Arranging a visit to Fairways Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email biancaprelipceanu@southend.gov.uk.
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