Headteacher

Headteacher

• Full time, Permanent Contract
• £75,478 to £85,965 per annum inclusive (Outer London Leadership Pay Scale): L18 - L24*
• Location: Feltham, London
• School Size: Group 3
• Start Date: January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

Edward Pauling Primary School is a two-form entry, maintained primary school, situated in Feltham and close to the borders with the county of Surrey and Richmond borough. Pupils are drawn from the area around the school and come from a wide range of social, cultural and economic backgrounds, forming a diverse and vibrant school community. Our parents and
carers want their children to become successful learners and members of the community.

Due to the retirement of the current Headteacher, we are seeking an ambitious leader who will build on the current successes and vision for our pupils to take the school into its next chapter.

The successful candidate will:

• Have high expectations of pupils, their achievements and behaviour.
• Demonstrate a proven commitment to inclusive education which addresses the needs of all the learners within our diverse school community.
• Have a clear vision for the future of our school and be able to implement, refine and shape these, managing change successfully.
• Be able to manage, inspire, encourage and empower a committed and hard-working staff, to achieve and maintain excellent practice.
• Be an excellent communicator to a wide range of audiences, committed to work with our pupils and their families.

What we offer:

• A welcoming environment where our pupils enjoy learning together
• Hardworking and committed staff who want the best for pupils
• Development opportunities within the Hounslow Education Partnership
• Positive relationships with families who value the school and its support

At Edward Pauling Primary School, we want all our pupils to learn to succeed together, so if you believe that you are the person who can lead us on our continuing path of success, and develop opportunities to grow our school community, we welcome your application.

If you would like to find out more about this post, including the job description and person specification, please view the attached Candidate Information Pack. We would also strongly encourage all potential applicants to visit the school by contacting the School Business Manager, Ms Sinickaite on 0208 831 0841 or by emailing: finance@edwardpauling.housnlow.sch.uk.

SCHOOL VISITS: Up to the closing date
CLOSING DATE: 30th September 2024 Midday
INTERVIEW DATE: 24th October 2024

HOW TO APPLY:

Please view the attached Application Pack and Application Form. 

CVs will not be accepted. Your completed application and personal statement must address the person specification and be sent to Ms Yvette Mayers, Strategic People Lead for Schools and Children’s and Adult Services via Yvette.Mayers@hounslow.gov.uk

Edward Pauling 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. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer.