Havering Schools Jobs
Head Teacher
- Employer: Branfil Primary School
- Reference: SCH/24/297867
Cedar Avenue
Upminster
RM14 2LW
Tel: 01708 225186
Email: office@branfil.havering.sch.uk
“Everyone Learning Together”
Head Teacher
Salary: Leadership Scale L19 - L24
Salary : £81,508 - £91,602
Contract : Full-time, Permanent
We welcome applications from enthusiastic, compassionate, and forward-thinking leaders committed to making a positive difference in children’s lives. This is a unique opportunity to lead a vibrant, inclusive school community where every child is encouraged to grow academically, socially, and creatively in a nurturing and inspiring environment.
About Our School
Branfil Primary School is a place where learning is meaningful, engaging, and broad. We take a holistic approach to education, helping children become resilient, confident, and kind. As an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Platinum Award school, we emphasise purposeful play as a core part of children’s development. Our facilities, including dedicated spaces for art, music, computing, and Forest School, provide opportunities for every child to discover and thrive.
We are guided by our LEARN values—Love, Explore, Aspire, Respect, Nurture—and we believe in strong, collaborative relationships with families and the wider community, which play a vital role in our students’ success.
About the Role
Can you work in partnership with the Governing Body to:
- Embody and Lead Our LEARN Values: Inspire the school community to uphold these values, fostering a shared love of learning.
- Promote Inclusivity and Respect: Cultivate a school culture where every child feels valued, safe, and empowered to succeed.
- Innovate in Teaching and Learning: Lead a team of dedicated staff in delivering a balanced and engaging curriculum that promotes both academic achievement and personal growth.
- Strengthen Community Partnerships: Deepen meaningful connections with parents, carers, and the wider community, encouraging a collaborative approach to each child’s journey.
- Champion Purposeful Play: Advocate for play as an essential element of learning, helping children build resilience and explore with confidence.
- Effectively manage finances and resources: Ensure our curriculum delivers the best outcomes for all of our pupils.
We can offer you:-
- An effective Governing Body.
- Enthusiastic pupils.
- Established links with Cluster schools.
- Access to support from the Havering Academy of Leadership.
- Dedicated hard working staff teams.
- An exciting aspirational curriculum offer.
- A commitment to maintaining your health and wellbeing
- A commitment to your professional development
How to Apply
If you are a leader who shares our vision of “Everyone Learning Together” and you are dedicated to making a lasting impact on children’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
Please call Mrs. K. McWilliam, Chair of the Governing Body, to discuss the role in more detail and to arrange a visit (contact through Mrs. C Ancora the School Business Manager). Please also look at our website and see if our school and this opportunity is right for you.
School website: www.branfil.com
Please call Mrs. C. Ancora (School Business Manager) to arrange a school visit on 01708 225186 or via email on office@branfil.havering.sch.uk
Please apply online.
Closing Date: 2nd December 2024 - 4pm
Short listing: 6 December 2024
Interview Date: 12th and 13th December 2024
Join us at Branfil Primary School, and together, let’s create a place where every child learns with joy, purpose, and resilience.
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.
Equal OpportunitiesHavering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
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