Headteacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an exceptional, committed Headteacher with a proven record in educational leadership, to continue developing our ambition and strategic vision and, importantly, who shares our cultural ethos and values. As we await the report of our recent Ofsted inspection (Feb 2026), we are looking to continue to strengthen the school’s high standards and inclusive practice. Your energy and enthusiasm will inspire, challenge and empower all members of the school in achieving our vision – that our children achieve their best, academically and personally, no matter what.

Our future Headteacher will have strong leadership skills and be able to manage the demands of an inner-city primary school.In support, the school offers a strong, motivated and dedicated team of teaching and support staff, committed to ensuring high achievement and equality of opportunity for all.

The role is suitable for an experienced Deputy Headteacher capable of meeting the challenges of the post, or an experienced Headteacher who is looking for a second headship. Governors have high expectations and are positive and supportive.

What the school offers its staff

The new Headteacher will benefit from:

• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who want to learn and take part in all aspects of school life.
• Dedicated and talented staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for the pupils.
• A diverse school population.
• Very supportive parents/carers and a local community who want the school to succeed.
• A well-managed budget.
• A supportive governing body.
• Membership of Haringey Education Partnership which provides a wide range of support for local schools.

Further details about the role

Advert & Application Process

Headteacher required for September 2026

Group 2 Inner London L15-L21

Full time / Permanent

West Green Primary School

West Green Primary School is a successful and popular 1 form entry primary school with a specialist Speech and Language Resource Base in the London Borough of Haringey, with an excellent reputation in the local area.

Following ten years of successful leadership, our current Headteacher will be leaving us at the end of the academic year. This creates an exciting opportunity for someone to build on the strong foundations in place and to lead the school towards its next chapter of excellence.

We are looking for an exceptional, committed Headteacher with a proven record in educational leadership, to continue developing our ambition and strategic vision and, importantly, who shares our cultural ethos and values. As we await the report of our recent Ofsted inspection (Feb 2026), we are looking to continue to strengthen the school’s high standards and inclusive practice.Your energy and enthusiasm will inspire, challenge and empower all members of the school in achieving our vision – that our children achieve their best, academically and personally, no matter what.

Our future Headteacher will have strong leadership skills and be able to manage the demands of an inner-city primary school.In support, the school offers a strong, motivated and dedicated team of teaching and support staff, committed to ensuring high achievement and equality of opportunity for all.

The role is suitable for an experienced Deputy Headteacher capable of meeting the challenges of the post, or an experienced Headteacher who is looking for a second headship. Governors have high expectations and are positive and supportive. The new Headteacher will benefit from:

• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who want to learn and take part in all aspects of school life.
• Dedicated and talented staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for the pupils.
• A diverse school population.
• Very supportive parents/carers and a local community who want the school to succeed.
• A well-managed budget.
• A supportive governing body.
• Membership of Haringey Education Partnership which provides a wide range of support for local schools.

There will be an opportunity to visit the school and meet the current Headteacher in the week beginning Monday 9th March 2026 – please see below for details.

Prospective candidates are asked to complete the application form. The supporting statement section in the formshould show how you meet the requirements listed in the person specification. Please limit your written supporting statement to no more than 3 sides of A4 font size 11.

Closing date: Monday 23rd March at 10am. We will be shortlisting on Thursday 26th March and successful candidates will be informed the following day. We propose to interview shortlisted candidates on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th April. It is essential that shortlisted candidates inform their referees of these dates as references will be requested prior to interview.

West Green Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references, an Enhanced Disclosure (via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme) and a children’s barred list check (as appropriate).

Please visit our website for an application pack and further information:

Completed applications should be returned by email to [email protected]

Visits to West Green Primary School are encouraged and strongly recommended. If you are interested in applying and would like a tour, please contact Arusa Ashiq, on 020 8800 4676 or by email to [email protected] to book an appointment with our current Headteacher, Mary Gardiner, on one of the following dates:

• Wednesday 11th March – 9:30am and 2:00pm
• Friday 13th March – 10:00am and 5:00pm

Commitment to safeguarding

West Green is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment are subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare Disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 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.