Job Introduction
Headteacher
Start Date – January 2027
Salary L28 - L33
We are seeking an inspiring leader to be our next Headteacher. A position designed for outstanding practitioners. You will embody our school values of:
Aspiration To create an ethos where all learners realise their potential and have a strong desire to exceed their goals.
Excellence To excel in all of the opportunities available through effort and hard work.
Respect To develop a school community where relationships are at the heart of everything we do, and where differences are celebrated and all members of the community demonstrate consideration to others.
Opportunity To use the resources of the school to acquire and promote outstanding opportunities in and out of the classroom.
The role
You will be a compassionate and resilient leader who will:
- Inspire a passion and thirst for enriching lifelong learning opportunities for all students
- Provide our community with the best life chances to thrive and achieve during, outside of and beyond our school.
- Commit to raising standards and improving outcomes so that every pupil is able to achieve their full potential academically, socially and personally
- While the progress and achievements of Redbridge Community School evolve, we want our new Headteacher to continue to drive our vision and ensure success for each and every student.
- Give us the knowledge, skills and values for all to succeed
- Enable staff and students to make a positive impact within the community and the wider world
- Support our rich and diverse community
- Communicate effectively engaging our children and wider community and inspiring our staff team to be driven and determined to provide the best education for all.
Why our school?
We are seeking an experienced leader to drive rapid improvement whilst retaining the wider developments and experiences for all students. We have a strongly committed staff team who are always wanting the best for our students.
For staff we offer:
A work/life balance that is envied by other schools– Your life outside school is just as important!
- A true community school where it feels like you are making a difference
- An ethos of care for students and staff alike
- A leadership team that supports staff in all they do
- An entitlement to a Private Health Care plan as soon as you join us
- Pension Scheme
Please have a look at our website and Instagram to find out more.
https://www.redbridgecommunityschool.com/vacancies
Closing date for applications: Midday 24th June 2026
Please note this role is suitable for working arrangements such as Co-Headship. Any applicants proposing a co-headship model should outline clearly on no more than one additional side of A4 how responsibilities would be shared and how the proposed partnership would be organised and provide strong, strategic and visible leadership for the school as part of their application. Pay for such arrangements will be amended to take account of the sharing of roles and responsibilities. We very much look forward to hearing from prospective candidates, and we wish you every success with your application.
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged at the following times by contacting Mrs Sarah Morris HR administrator- smorris@redbridgeschool.co.uk
9th June - afternoon (and can be after school)
11th June - morning
15th June - afternoon (and can be after school)
17th June - morning
19th June - afternoon (and can be after school)
Redbridge Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications check; medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references, and an online presence check will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates.
For any questions relating to this role, or to apply please contact: Mrs Sarah Morris, HR Administrator by email to - smorris@redbridgeschool.co.uk . Applications are by the application form only available on the website or via Mrs Morris from 2nd June onwards stating that you wish to apply to be considered for our next Head teacher.
