Headteacher

Park High School, Stanmore, HA7 1PL

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 January 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  11 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £112,315.00 - £129,457.00 Annually (Actual) L31 - L37 (Outer London Payscale)

Headteacher job summary

Thank you for your interest in working at Park High School.
This is an opportunity to lead a truly lovely inclusive school. Our current headteacher who has been inspirational and instrumental in shaping our vision, ethos and successes is retiring at the end of August 2026.
Park High is a school of Character and Opportunity, our students achieve academic excellence, and everyone is supported to develop their individual strengths and find their passion. Visitors to the school recognise its caring and harmonious ethos, empowering our students to truly be themselves. Having high standards and aspirations for all our students from day one, allows them to flourish both academically and personally throughout their seven years at the school.
We are seeking an exceptional leader who is ambitious for every child and committed to building on our strong foundations, ensuring that every child continues to thrive and succeed. You will believe in our school vision and ethos and embody the values that are deeply embedded in our culture. With vision, integrity, and a deep commitment to educational excellence, you will build on our successes and inspire both staff and students. You will continue to drive a culture of high achievement and inclusivity. This is a pivotal role, offering the opportunity to shape the future of our school, strengthen our reputation, and lead a dedicated team towards continued success.
If you are passionate about making a lasting impact and have the experience and ambition to lead a thriving school community, we would love to hear from you.
We can offer:

• A dynamic, innovative learning environment focused on challenge and engagement.
• An award-winning school with a strong reputation for excellence locally and nationally.
• A genuine commitment to the well-being of all staff and students.
• Outstanding academic outcomes, including a highly positive Progress 8 score and zero NEETs.
• Students who are motivated, well-behaved and eager to learn.
• A collaborative, enthusiastic team dedicated to professional growth and success.
• An experienced and supportive Governing Body working in partnership to achieve the school’s vision.

For full details about Park High School and this exciting leadership opportunity, please refer to the Candidate Pack
To organise a school visit, please email: HeadsPA@parkhighstanmore.org.uk or to register your interest and arrange an informal conversation with the current Headteacher, please register your interest here

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 Park High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1471 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Park High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/park-high-school-stanmore

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