Headteacher

Kensington Avenue Primary School, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8BT

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  10 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £81,995.00 - £94,322.00 Annually (Actual) A higher salary is available for a successful applicant with significant relevant expertise.

Headteacher job summary

Are you ready to lead an inclusive, primary school as part of a growing multi-academy trust?

Kensington Avenue Primary School is a happy, two-form entry community primary with a Nursery and an Extended Learning Provision in Thornton Heath.

Are you an enthusiastic, experienced and visionary leader ready for your next challenge?

Our school is looking for an inspiring, bold and nurturing Headteacher with extensive curriculum knowledge and a commitment to quality first teaching. You will either already be a Headteacher, or a Deputy Head with extensive and demonstrable leadership experience.

Are you committed to collaboration and driving up standards for all?

In addition to the opportunity to work with highly rewarding children, we can offer you:

Extensive opportunities for personal development through our Teaching School, English and Maths Hubs, including playing a leading role in regional and national school improvement.

The autonomy to develop your curriculum in the best interests of your school community.

A genuine partnership with like-minded, innovative school leaders to support school level, as well as Trust-wide, school improvement.

For further details and to apply please visit our website at wandlelearningtrust.org.uk/work-with-us

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 10th March 9am.

Interviews: Tuesday 17th March.

We strongly encourage you to arrange a school visit one of the following dates: 24th February (am only), 25th February (pm only), 27th February, 4th March (am only), 6th March. Please contact Mark Siswick at recruitment@wandlelearningtrust.org.uk for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Wandle Learning Trust values the diversity of our students and is proud to inspire them through representative teaching and support staff. We aim to select all staff on merit, irrespective of race, sex, disability, age, gender reassignment, sexuality or other protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

The Academy welcomes applications from disabled candidates. If you have a disability, please indicate any adjustments we might make when applying in order to ensure that the shortlisting process is fair and meets your needs.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

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

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kensington Avenue Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 513 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kensington Avenue Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kensington-avenue-primary-school-thornton-heath

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