5 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    2 February 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    6 January 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

Full-time equivalent salary

£103,211.00 to £112,823.00

Pay scale

L25 to L29

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an outward-facing leader who:

  • can connect with people across the school community and has the interpersonal skills required to navigate the complexities of school leadership

  • has a strong understanding of pedagogy and looks for innovative, research-based approaches to improving outcomes for pupils

  • is a learner as well as a leader, actively seeking to improve their practice through coaching, mentoring, and other opportunities for professional growth

  • is a strong collaborator, a team player and team builder who works well in partnership with peers and external partners

  • empowers others and enjoys training and developing staff, growing leaders and providing the systems and structures so everyone can succeed

  • is a skilled communicator who translates vision into reality for people and motivates those around them to achieve common goals.

What the school offers its staff

This is what we offer you:

Leading Stebon is a rare opportunity to make a profound difference in a dynamic community. At LETTA, we don’t lead in isolation. We offer:

  • a robust support network

    • regular 1:1s with the CEO focused on personal reflection, coaching, and mentoring

    • a strong network of Headteacher colleagues and Trust-wide professional learning opportunities

  • a people-centred culture; a workplace that values your contribution, development and professional agency

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Stebon Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
703 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
hr@letta.org.uk
Phone number
02034051120

Stebon Primary is an Outstanding 3FE Inclusion Quality Mark Flagship School serving a multicultural community in the East End of London. Our Pupils are at the heart of everything we do. They are happy, friendly, and they love learning. Our dedicated staff team knows that success is built on strong relationships with children, families and with each other. We work hard together at doing the right things, and we make sure we have a lot of fun doing it.

Arranging a visit to Stebon Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@letta.org.uk.

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