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Headteacher

St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

Waltham Forest

  • Expired
Salary:
L20-L26
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Easter or September
Apply by:
22 November 2024

Job overview

Genesis Education Trust, a dynamic Christian Multi-Academy Trust in East London, brings together a growing group of outstanding and highly regarded schools. With a reputation for excellence in training and career development, we support our dedicated staff to continually grow and achieve their best within a collaborative and nurturing environment.

We are currently seeking an exceptional Head Teacher for St. Saviour’s Church of England Primary. We are looking for an experienced, visionary leader who is passionate about maintaining and elevating the standards of teaching and learning, empowering every child to reach their fullest potential. As an Ofsted Outstanding school, St. Saviour’s is due an inspection, and we seek candidates with a strong record in leading schools through successful inspections.

The Genesis Education Trust  is rooted in a strong Christian ethos, which we proudly uphold across our schools. Experience in preparing and/or leading a Church School through a SIAMS inspection is highly valued.

You will have the drive, determination and energy to build on our school and pupils’ successes and you will be passionate to further develop our school.


You will be:

  • An outstanding primary practitioner with a track record of professional and inspirational leadership and management, leading to high quality education by effectively managing teaching and learning.
  • Able to provide vision, leadership and direction for the development of the school.
  • Able to work on your own initiative.
  • Accountable for your own actions and the actions of your staff.
  • Able to lead a culture that promotes excellence, equality and high expectations of all staff and pupils.
  • Skilled in monitoring and evaluating standards of attainment, learning and teaching   and able to create clear and imaginative action plans to ensure that all children reach their highest potential.
  • An effective communicator with staff, parents/ carers and the wider community.
  • Experienced in working in a Church School including the successful implementation of the SIAMS framework.
  • Show evidence of leading an outstanding provision
  • Experience of leading a successful outstanding Ofsted inspection


We can offer: 

  • Significant professional development and career advancement opportunities.
  • An exciting opportunity for growth and development.
  • Enthusiastic and eager pupils.
  • Hardworking, motivated and positive colleagues. 
  • Committed parents and good links with the church and local community.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau. References will be taken up before interviews are offered. When applying for the role of Head Teacher, please indicate which school you are applying for.


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About St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

St Saviour’s Church of England Primary School is an Ofsted Outstanding mixed, non-selective church school located in Walthamstow, East London. There are approximately 330 students at the school.    

St Saviour’s Church of England Primary School was founded in 1890 by the parish of St Saviour, Walthamstow. The school continues to have strong links with its founding church, and school services are regularly held there.  In 2013, the school underwent redevelopment and was equipped with new, modern facilities.    

Executive Head Teacher 

Beverley Hall   

Values and vision 

St Saviour’s Church of England Primary School has six core values: serenity, tenacity, respect, love, truth, faith. The school wants children to learn and develop in a safe and happy environment, growing into successful and confident people. Discrimination is not tolerated on any level and the school believes that everyone is precious, regardless of their race, sex, creed, religion, social background, physical or intellectual achievement. 

Togetherness is at the heart of the school, who aim to serve all members of the local Walthamstow community, no matter what their religious views. Children have the opportunity to attend Achievement School, a weekend club that aims to encourage learning and enhance their skills in core subjects on the curriculum.   

Ofsted 

"Leaders and governors place no limits on what pupils can achieve. Leaders make sure that teaching is memorable and exciting. They also work successfully to ensure that pupils achieve to the very best of their abilities. Pupils’ education is based on expertly designed plans for each subject. This enables all pupils to achieve highly. They develop the knowledge and understanding they need for the next stage of their education."  

Please click the below link for our latest Ofsted report

https://files.api.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50122457


Please see below link for our virtual tour

 https://youtu.be/-2daCSSli2U 

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