Headteacher

Village Infants' School, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9JS

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L15 to L21

What skills and experience we're looking for

We would like to hear from you if:

• you are forward-thinking, innovative and resourceful with proven leadership experience;
• you are committed to both academic excellence and personal development of pupils and staff;
• you are passionate about strengthening links between home, school and the wider community;
• you are someone who is well-read, research-driven and values innovation in teaching and technology;
• you show courtesy, resilience and respect to staff, pupils and parents and the wider community alike;
• and, you can demonstrate how you have improved the quality of education in your current setting.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• a supportive and hardworking staff team, dedicated to continual improvement;
• a welcoming school where colleagues and pupils are proud to belong;
• opportunities for professional development and leadership growth;
• a school community with a clear sense of purpose and traditional values, yet open to new ideas and excellence in education;
• and, an experienced Governing Board.

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.

Applicant Pack.docx - 4.74 MB (opens in new tab)

About Village Infants' School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 294 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Village Infants' School website
• Email address: sjoy@village.bardaglea.org.uk
• Phone number: 0208 270 6589
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/village-infants-school

Village Infant School is a friendly and inclusive three-form entry infant setting, with a school-based nursery. At Village Infants’, children feel safe, happy, and supported to do their very best. We are proud of our recent positive Ofsted outcomes, which recognise our strong culture of perseverance, resilience, kindness and curiosity, and our commitment to high standards of behaviour and learning.
We are a vibrant and inclusive school in the heart of Dagenham, with a well-structured, ambitious curriculum designed to prepare every child for future success. Our dedicated staff team is deeply committed to the welfare, progress, and personal development of each pupil, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported to achieve their very best. Rooted in traditional values of respect, responsibility and kindness, our community ethos underpins all that we do, while our modern teaching approaches equip pupils with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive in the 21st century. We are proud of our strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community, working together to create a nurturing and aspirational environment for all.

Arranging a visit to Village Infants' School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sjoy@village.bardaglea.org.uk.

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