Headteacher
Hadley Wood Primary School, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 0HT20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
12 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 April 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
Pay scale
- L15 (£77,209) - L21 (£88,812) Outer London
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will have:
- proven leadership and management skills with the ability to personify the school’s vision and a belief in a values-based primary school education
- a passion to improve teaching and learning so all pupils are able to excel and reach their full potential
- the ability to adapt to an ever-changing educational world
- a proven ability to continuously monitor and implement new developments and practices in education to improve outcomes for children
- the skills to be an excellent communicator with parents, pupils, staff and the wider local community
- the ability to be a leader of learning who will promote a positive attitude in staff and pupils
- the ability to embrace the Trust’s vision and work alongside other Headteachers in the Trust to improve outcomes for all pupils across each of the schools
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- a supportive environment to develop and grow your skills, strengths and leadership
- a welcoming, friendly, culturally diverse school with enthusiastic learners who enjoy learning and work hard
- a strong, conscientious and enthusiastic staff team who work together to provide the best education and support for our pupils
- following completion of the academisation process, a strong Executive Board team who meet on a regular basis providing support to each school in the Trust, alongside a committed experienced group of Local Governors, Members and Trustees
- the opportunity to innovate and be forward thinking
- a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
Further information about the job
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All candidates are required to complete the school’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ declaration and the disclosure and barring (DBS) check.
Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the person specification and job description for this role. Additionally, we encourage you to review the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, available on our website: https://www.hadleywood.enfield.sch.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=470&type=pdf
Please refer to the Hadley Wood Primary School website for other policies: https://www.hadleywood.enfield.sch.uk/page/?title=Policies+and+Procedures&pid=43
Further information
We strongly encourage visits so you can experience our unique school for yourself. Please email hr@hadleywood.enfield.sch.uk to book an appointment
A Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form can be downloaded from the Hadley Wood Primary School website.
Completed application forms should be emailed to hr@hadleywood.enfield.sch.uk
Closing Date: Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 12pm (applications received after this time will not be accepted)
Shortlisting: Thursday 14 May 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 19 May 2026
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hadley Wood Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 205 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hadley Wood Primary School website
- Email address
- hr@hadleywood.enfield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 3011 5035
Hadley Wood School, a single-form entry, ‘Values-based education’ primary school for 4-11 years olds in which each and every child is recognised and celebrated as an individual.
We are a vibrant school in a semi-rural setting on the outskirts of London which provides a happy, inclusive and inspiring learning environment. Our children are enthusiastic learners with an appetite for accessing all areas of the curriculum. Our focus on values ensures that we can achieve our vision that every child will become “confident, capable and caring” by raising their levels of self-awareness, resilience, and respect for others. We are passionate about ensuring that each and every child develops with self-confidence, developing a growth mindset and achieving their full potential across the spectrum of experiences that are on offer. Hadley Wood School has a history of providing a strong culture of engagement and learning through its passion for excellence which in turn ensures the highest possible outcomes for children.
Hadley Wood School is currently in the process of converting to become an Academy. We see this as an exciting and positive opportunity to join Attigo Academy Trust (www.attigoacademytrust.co.uk), a small, well-established and successful academy trust. Trust leaders will be available to meet candidates and answer any questions as they will be working with the Governing Body throughout the Headteacher recruitment process.
Arranging a visit to Hadley Wood Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@hadleywood.enfield.sch.uk.
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