Headteacher

Alma Primary, London, N20 0LP

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £62,677 to £81,994 (starting salary is negotiable, subject to experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

After thirteen years of successful leadership, our founding Headteacher will be leaving Alma Primary at the end of this academic year.

Alma Primary is a warm, values‑driven Jewish school where children are nurtured to become imaginative, caring and engaged learners. Rooted in a rich heritage and enriched by forward‑thinking educational practice, our community is committed to helping every child grow academically, spiritually and socially.

We are now seeking an inspiring leader to build on the strong foundations in place and guide Alma Primary into its next chapter.

What skills and experience are we looking for?

• Is an experienced school leader with a proven impact on outcomes;
• Is committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice;
• Demonstrates excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills;
• Can inspire, motivate, and support staff and pupils;
• Works effectively in partnership with governors, parents, and the community;
• Demonstrates a commitment to the school's ethos.

What the school offers its staff

• A warm, faith centred school with a strong community spirit;
• Children who are respectful, enthusiastic and proud of their school;
• A committed, supportive and caring staff team;
• Supportive governors and engaged parents who value partnership;
• A commitment to your ongoing professional development and wellbeing including a dedicated mentor for your first year of Headship.

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

Alma Primary is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. All candidates will be required to provide evidence of the right to work in the UK. Alma Primary will request identification documents from each candidate.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HT Recruitment Pack.pdf - 959 KB (opens in new tab)

About Alma Primary

• School type: Free School, Jewish, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 185 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alma Primary website
• Email address: htrecruit@almaprimary.org
• Phone number: 020 8343 9988
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alma-primary

Alma Primary is an inclusive Jewish school in Whetstone, Barnet. The school was started in 2013 and is a one form entry school. Please see the school website for more information.

Arranging a visit to Alma Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email htrecruit@almaprimary.org.

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