Headteacher
Branfil Primary School, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2LW11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 November 2024
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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L19 - L24
Additional allowances
London Borough of Havering carries Outer London weighting
What skills and experience we're looking for
We welcome applications from enthusiastic, compassionate, and forward-thinking leaders committed to making a positive difference in children’s lives. This is a unique opportunity to lead a vibrant, inclusive school community where every child is encouraged to grow academically, socially, and creatively in a nurturing and inspiring environment.
About the Role
Can you work in partnership with the Governing Body to:
- Embody and Lead Our LEARN Values: Inspire the school community to uphold these values, fostering a shared love of learning.
- Promote Inclusivity and Respect: Cultivate a school culture where every child feels valued, safe, and empowered to succeed.
- Innovate in Teaching and Learning: Lead a team of dedicated staff in delivering a balanced and engaging curriculum that promotes both academic achievement and personal growth.
- Strengthen Community Partnerships: Deepen meaningful connections with parents, carers, and the wider community, encouraging a collaborative approach to each child’s journey.
- Champion Purposeful Play: Advocate for play as an essential element of learning, helping children build resilience and explore with confidence.
- Effectively manage finances and resources: Ensure our curriculum delivers the best outcomes for all of our pupils.
If you are a leader who shares our vision of “Everyone Learning Together” and you are dedicated to making a lasting impact on children’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
Please call Mrs. K. McWilliam, Chair of the Governing Body, to discuss the role in more detail and to arrange a visit (contact through Mrs. C Ancora the School Business Manager). Please also look at our website and see if our school and this opportunity is right for you.
School website: www.branfil.com
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:-
- An effective Governing Body.
- Enthusiastic pupils.
- Established links with Cluster schools.
- Access to support from the Havering Academy of Leadership.
- Dedicated hard working staff teams.
- An exciting aspirational curriculum offer.
- A commitment to maintaining your health and wellbeing
- A commitment to your professional development
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Branfil Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 562 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Branfil Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@branfil.havering.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01708225186
About Our School
Branfil Primary School is a place where learning is meaningful, engaging, and broad. We take a holistic approach to education, helping children become resilient, confident, and kind. As an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Platinum Award school, we emphasise purposeful play as a core part of children’s development. Our facilities, including dedicated spaces for art, music, computing, and Forest School, provide opportunities for every child to discover and thrive.
We are guided by our LEARN values—Love, Explore, Aspire, Respect, Nurture—and we believe in strong, collaborative relationships with families and the wider community, which play a vital role in our students’ success.
Arranging a visit to Branfil Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@branfil.havering.sch.uk.
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