Headteacher

Headteacher – Branfil Primary School

“Everyone Learning Together”

Location: Branfil Primary School

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Leadership Scale 19-24

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

Closing date for Applications: 2 December 2024

Shortlisting: 6 December 2024

Interviews: 12 and 13 December 2024