HEADTEACHER

Pinner Wood School, Pinner, HA5 3RA

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 February 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: L20 - L27, £86,764 to £101,200 per annum (dependent upon experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you ready to lead an Outstanding, ambitious and outward facing primary school into its next chapter?

We are now seeking a Headteacher who will:

• Sustain and build upon our Outstanding standards
• Champion our values and inclusive culture
• Provide clear, strategic and ethical leadership
• Inspire and develop staff at all levels
• Strengthen partnerships with families and the wider community

We welcome applications from experienced Headteachers and from strong, ambitious Deputies who can demonstrate whole school impact and readiness for headship. This role offers a genuine opportunity to lead a high performing school with confidence, shape its future direction and make a lasting difference to children and families.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive leadership team, who listen and embrace new ideas
• A first-class learning environment and well-resourced school
• Wonderful children who love to learn
• A supportive and friendly staff team
• A commitment to supporting your well-being

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.

Visit to the school are warmly encouraged. If you are interested in applying and would like a tour, please contact the school on 020 8868 2468 or email: office@pinnerwood.co.uk to make an appointment with Miss Sarah Marriott, the Headteacher on the following dates:

• Thursday 5thMarch - 9am
• Thursday 12thMarch 9am and 2.30pm
• Monday 16thMarch 9am and 2.30pm

Applicant instructions: To apply, please visit the Crinkle Recruitment website https://crinklerecruitment.com/Job/Headteacher-6632 and complete an online application form, including a personal statement, no longer than 2 sides of A4, which details how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.

CVs and incomplete applications will not be accepted.

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.

About Pinner Wood School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 670 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pinner Wood School website
• Email address: office@pinnerwood.co.uk
• Phone number: 0208 868 2468
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pinner-wood-school

Pinner Wood School is a large, highly regarded and oversubscribed primary school of approximately 682 pupils. Judged Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in December 2023, we are proud of our academic outcomes, inclusive ethos and strong community partnerships.

Oracy sits at the heart of everything we do. We are recognised for our leadership in Oracy education and as a Centre of Excellence for Oracy we support other schools developing their practice. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our ARMs provision and in our belief that every child can flourish. The Governing Board now seeks to appoint a Headteacher who will build on these strengths and lead the next phase of the school’s development.

Arranging a visit to Pinner Wood School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@pinnerwood.co.uk.

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