Headteacher

Worcesters Primary School, Enfield, EN1 4UF

33 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 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
• Pay scale: L19 - L25 (Outer London)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will have:

• proven leadership and management skills with the ability to personify the school’s vision
• a passion to improve teaching and learning so all pupils are able to excel
• the ability to adapt to an ever changing educational world
• the skills to be an excellent communicator with parents, pupils, staff and the wider community
• the ability to be a leader of learning who will promote a positive attitude in staff and pupils
• the ability to embrace the Trust’s vision and work alongside other Headteachers in the Trust to improve outcomes for all pupils across each of the schools

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• a supportive environment to develop and grow your skills, strengths and leadership
• a strong Executive Board team who meet on a regular basis providing support to each school in the Trust
• a committed experienced group of Local Governors, Members and Trustees
• a welcoming, friendly, culturally diverse school with enthusiastic learners who enjoy learning and work hard
• the opportunity to innovate and be forward thinking
• a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development

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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All candidates are required to complete the school’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ declaration and the disclosure and barring (DBS) check.

Please refer to the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy which can be found, alongside other school specific policies, on the school website: https://worcestersprimary.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Child-protection-and-safeguarding-policy-2024-1.pdf

Please refer to the Attigo website for other policies: https://attigoacademytrust.co.uk/Policies/

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. If you would like to talk about the post or to arrange a visit and experience our unique school for yourself, please contact Catherine Lane, our CEO via email: hr@attigoacademytrust.co.uk to make an appointment.

A Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form can be downloaded from the Worcesters website.

Completed application form should be emailed to hr@attigoacademytrust.co.uk

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 Worcesters Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 635 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Worcesters Primary School website
• Email address: hr@attigoacademytrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/worcesters-primary-school-enfield

Worcesters, a 3 form entry primary school for 2-11 year olds is a ‘respectful and friendly school with community at its heart’
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic, committed individual who has the motivation and passion to lead our school. The school would welcome applications from external candidates to bring fresh ideas and skills to the Trust.

Worcesters is a happy, vibrant, inclusive school set in extensive grounds where children can develop into independent learners. At Worcesters, we work to ensure that every child feels secure in the caring environment which we endeavour to create at all times. We value parent contributions and hope that the partnership between home and school will provide a strong foundation for all pupils to grow and develop to their full potential.

Worcesters was a founding school in Attigo Academy Trust which was created for member schools to work in partnership whilst maintaining their agency and unique qualities. We celebrate the diversity and individuality of each community. Our Trust embraces inclusion and aims to achieve excellence for all. We ensure that our children have outstanding learning experiences and put opportunity for every child at the heart of everything we do. Our Trust is committed to working for the well-being of all by investing in our community.

If you think you have the skills needed and the desire to work in a school such as this then we would like to hear from you.

Arranging a visit to Worcesters Primary School

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

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