Headteacher

Willow Bank Primary School, London, SE2 9XB

54 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Spring 2026

• Closing date

  14 September 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L14 - L24 (negotiable depending on experience)

Headteacher job summary

At Willow Bank Primary School, we are guided by our shared values of respect, integrity, kindness, resilience, aspiration, and curiosity. We are now seeking an outstanding Headteacher who embodies these values to lead our committed team and nurture the next generation of learners.

As part of a Trust with a strong digital focus, Willow Bank Primary embraces future-ready education. Our curriculum is enhanced by cutting-edge educational technologies, and we are committed to creating inclusive, engaging learning environments through approaches like Universal Design for Learning (UDL). We want our next Headteacher to champion this blend of traditional pedagogy and digital innovation, leading staff to embed practices that ignite curiosity, encourage independence, and support every learner to thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and visionary leader to shape the future of Willow Bank Primary, driving school improvement and championing excellence in teaching and learning. You’ll work closely with our Trust Executive Team and Local Academy Committee to ensure the best educational outcomes for all our pupils.

As Headteacher, you will be at the heart of a welcoming, inclusive, and ambitious school community – one where high expectations, continuous professional development, and a passion for education come together to create a culture where every child and adult thrives.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an ambitious, forward-thinking leader with a track record of raising standards and building strong teams.
• Be passionate about blending traditional and digital teaching methods to prepare children for a rapidly changing world.
• Have a strong understanding of how technology and UDL principles can be used to enhance learning and inclusivity.
• Lead with empathy, integrity, and a values-driven mindset.
• Have in-depth experience of curriculum development, safeguarding, and school improvement.
• Use data strategically to drive achievement and support pupil progress.
• Be a visible, approachable leader who builds trust across the school and wider community.
• Demonstrate excellent financial and operational acumen, ensuring value for money in all decisions.
• Contribute actively to the collaborative and innovative culture across our Multi Academy Trust.

This role offers the chance to make a significant and lasting impact, not just on Willow Bank Primary but across our growing Trust network. If you are a dynamic, forward-thinking leader with the drive to unlock potential in every child and adult, we would love to hear from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found; therefore, early application is encouraged.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Willow Bank Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Willow Bank Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/willow-bank-primary-school

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