Headteacher
Park Hill Junior School, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5NSThis job expired on 23 June 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
23 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L16 - L20 (£76,112 - £83,426)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Degree.
Qualified Teacher Status.
Higher qualification in education and/or management (desirable)
achieved NPQH (desirable)
demonstrable successful experience in senior leadership as an Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or Headteacher within the primary phase
experience of the benefit of working within a Multi Academy Trust (desirable)
developing and implementing strategies for raising attainment and achieving excellence for pupils, staff, and themselves
school development planning and evaluation
data analysis and target setting
resource and financial management, monitoring and evaluation
change management (desirable)
leading a school from one Ofsted category to another (e.g., RI to Good or Good to Outstanding) (desirable)
provide strategic and creative leadership to maintain and develop a school vision with quality learning for all at its centre
work in partnership with the governing body and the wider Trust in taking the school forward
lead by example to inspire, motivate, influence, and empower staff and students
through personal commitment, maintain and develop the GLT ethos of diversity, inclusivity, and equality of opportunity
work collaboratively with others, delegating appropriately
ability to build and maintain effective relationships and communicate appropriately with governors, staff, students, and parents
demonstrate emotional resilience, empathy and flexibility when dealing with challenge
committed to the safeguarding of children
current educational issues, including national policies, priorities, and legislation
effective strategies for maintaining and developing high standards of attainment, behaviour and attendance
principles and practice of educational inclusion, diversity, and access
developing choice and flexibility to meet the learning needs of every student
managing staff, including recruitment and selection and professional development
quality assurance systems, including school review, self-evaluation, and performance management
legal issues relating to managing a school including Child Protection Procedures, Equal Opportunities, Race Relations, Disability, Human Rights, Employment and Health and Safety legislation
the differences of being a school within an academy trust compared to being stand-alone (desirable)
What the school offers its staff
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym Discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Green car scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Further details about the role
Be part of something bigger. Make a difference every day.
At Park Hill Junior School, part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, we are seeking a passionate and proactive Headteacher to lead our team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a supportive, forward-thinking environment where collaboration and purpose drive everything we do.
About the role:
The Headteacher is responsible for leading the daily operation of the school, the supervision of all children and staff, and the school premises. They provide the day-to-day direction and leadership that represents a consistent and effective model of integrity, excellence, collaboration, and accountability. The Headteacher will work collaboratively with the Director of Primary Education.
You will bring:
Our new Headteacher will have a proven track record of high expectations with developing teaching and learning, and the curriculum to raise standards, alongside prioritising strong relationships with staff and families to foster a nurturing learning environment where every child thrives.
Main duties include:
- demonstrate a passion for education and a desire to improve the life chances of all children.
- build a culture of continuous learning and development throughout the school community.
- adapt rapidly to the challenge of building on the existing strengths of the school to achieve all round excellence in teaching and learning.
- assess their approach and style and challenge themselves to think differently about how to best align their leadership to the needs of the school.
- empower their staff to trust in their vision.
- maintain and develop the school's ethos of diversity, inclusivity, and equality of opportunity.
- demonstrable successful experience in senior leadership as an Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or Headteacher.
- work collaboratively with the GLT Director of Education - Primary, other Headteachers and members of the Trust Shared Service to deliver excellence.
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.
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About Park Hill Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 367 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Park Hill Junior School website
- Email address
- kmoores@parkhilljunior.co.uk
Park Hill Junior School is a vibrant three-form entry school for children aged 7 to 11. With a capacity of 360 pupils, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and holistic learning environment.
Our excellent teaching and ambitious curriculum are designed to empower each child with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to thrive. We’re passionate about creating a curriculum that reflects the rich diversity of our community, inspiring our students to become curious, lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
Arranging a visit to Park Hill Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kmoores@parkhilljunior.co.uk.
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