Headteacher

Gainsborough Primary School, London, E9 5ND

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 June 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L18-L24 (88,496 - 99,951)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an inspirational and values-driven leader with successful senior leadership experience and a proven ability to secure high standards and improve outcomes for all pupils. The successful candidate will be committed to inclusive practice, champion safeguarding and wellbeing, and have the vision and resilience to lead the continued development of the school. They will be an effective communicator who builds strong relationships with staff, families, governors and the wider community, and who can work collaboratively with the Executive Principal to realise a shared ambition for Gainsborough and its children.

What the school offers its staff

Gainsborough offers the opportunity to lead a vibrant and inclusive one-form entry primary school with a Nursery, Preschool and Children's Centre, serving children from nine months to eleven years old. You will work alongside a dedicated and committed staff team, enthusiastic pupils and a supportive governing body, all united by our motto, "Excellence in everything. Always striving." As part of our collaborative leadership structure, you will work in close partnership with the Executive Principal, benefiting from strategic support and shared expertise as you build on the school's successes and shape its next stage of development.

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

Successful candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced Criminal Record Check via DBS.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment.
For more information about our school, please visit our website at www.gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk

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.

GB Application Pack.pdf - 4.1 MB (opens in new tab)

About Gainsborough Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 0 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 310 pupils enrolled
• Age range: Not given
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gainsborough Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@primaryadvantage.hackney.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02072541010
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gainsborough-primary-school-e9-5nd

Gainsborough Primary School is a one-form entry Primary School located in the heart of Hackney Wick, with a Children’s Centre, thriving Preschool and ARP for SEMH needs. We are a Federation of seven schools called Primary Advantage. We believe our schools can gain many benefits from working collaboratively and can achieve more by working together. We have made a commitment to a shared responsibility to the wider education community, the provision of good quality education and the improvement of life chances for pupils in the community beyond that of our own schools. Teachers, support staff, school leaders and Governors have added expertise in working alongside colleagues to improve provision and outcomes for pupils.

Arranging a visit to Gainsborough Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@primaryadvantage.hackney.sch.uk.

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