Headteacher - Primary Phase
George Mitchell School, London, E10 5DN7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
11 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
20 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- 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-L24
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an outstanding leader who will join the Senior Leadership Team to lead the Primary phase of our all-through school. We are open to receiving applications for a September 2025 start (or sooner).
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference to the life chances of our students. George Mitchell School is a wonderful place to work. Our students are ambitious and hard-working, they embrace our high aspirations and the range of opportunities offered to them both during and beyond the school day. This is highlighted by the maturity of the students, their sense of responsibility, community and fun. They are a delight to work with.
George Mitchell School is in an exciting period of development as we look to challenge ourselves to excel in all areas of the curriculum and provision. We aspire to provide the very best educational opportunities and outcomes for all our students. We encourage our staff to develop their skills and proficiencies and have dedicated time for weekly professional development within the Primary phase.
Our ideal candidate will not only be an experienced leader but ideally have a strong background in Special educational needs. We are proud of the fact that our curriculum is ambitious but now need to ensure that it is carefully tailored to the needs of all students. We seek to nurture our children’s talents and abilities, and to help our young people become confident, mature and responsible members of society who can fulfil their ambitions. The successful candidate will build on the huge improvements that have already taken place.
What the school offers its staff
George Mitchell School is committed to providing an outstanding, all round education for every child.
The school has three phases; reception/early years, primary and secondary. We have just under 1100 pupils, of which 100 are in the EYFS, 400 are in primary and 600 are in secondary. We were oversubscribed in the secondary phase. Combined we have 62 teaching staff and 32 support staff.
George Mitchell School serves an ethnically diverse community and the majority of students are from minority ethnic backgrounds. The proportion of students who speak English as an additional language (EAL) is above average national and this is representative of the demographics of Waltham Forest.
The school is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. We are also committed to Safer Recruitment practices and procedures. Shortlisted applicants will be questioned about their commitment to the safeguarding of young people and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.
George Mitchell School is part of the Partnership Learning Multi-Academy Trust.
Ofsted
Ofsted praised the good leadership, teaching and the rapid improvements seen and we have set our sights on becoming an Outstanding school in the future. Our Ofsted report can be found at https://files.api.beta.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2542288
Wellbeing, Amenities and Facilities
Impact Fridays
The primary and secondary have recently introduced ‘Impact Fridays’ with a pacier day and an earlier finish for students, allowing everyone a pleasant start to the weekend. On Fridays, the school day finishes at 1.15pm in the primary and 1.30pm in the secondary.
Staff activities
There are a number of enjoyable activities that take place after school for those staff who wish to get involved – these include badminton and other sporting activities.
There are also a number of staff social events.
Free access to our employee support helpline
All staff and their families have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which can offer confidential support on a range of issues including legal, financial, medical, consumer and counselling.
Travel and Transport
Local transport links are good through tube and bus networks. Leyton Midland Road Overground station is a 5-minute walk away. There is parking on both sites.
IT Support and Working Environment
IT support for staff is good. There is good provision and access to computers in school for staff to use. Staff can also access documents and drives with remote access facilities.
All curriculum areas have an office and storage space. Staff are mostly sited in curriculum or year specific classrooms.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About George Mitchell School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 16
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1003 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- George Mitchell School website
- Email address
- helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02085396198
Arranging a visit to George Mitchell School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk.
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