Headteacher
Grafton Primary School
Grafton Primary School, Eburne Road, Islington, London N7 6AR
- £80,862 - £91,416 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Group 3 School, L21b – L27a
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2023
- Apply by:
- 16 April 2023
Job overview
Headteacher
Group 3 School, L21b – L27a (£80,862 - £91,416 per annum) (dependent upon experience)
Required for September 2023
Strong, passionate, caring and fearless leader. If that sounds like you, Grafton Primary School can be the school for you.
We are a larger than average school, located at the heart of the diverse and exciting borough of Islington. We are vibrant, creative and caring. And we are driven by commitment to develop and nurture and by genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every child.
Our next Headteacher will have a strong sense of social inclusion and commitment to making a difference to some of the most disadvantaged communities. Sound budget and financial skills, as well as experience as a Senior Leader, are a must. The ideal candidate will be resilient, able to have challenging and honest conversations with key stakeholders, and will thrive at the prospect of leading the School through an Outstanding Ofsted.
If this opportunity is right for you, we will welcome your application.
To arrange an informal discussion about the post, please contact Alex Barros- Curtis, Chair of Governors, at alex.barros-curtis@grafton.islington.sch.uk.
How to apply
- To apply for the role, please apply online at www.islington.gov.uk/jobs.
- Closing date: Midnight on 16 April 2023
- Selection process: 27 and 28 April 2023
If you have any queries about the application process, please contact Krasi Toneva, Recruitment Manager at krasi.toneva@islington.gov.uk.
Grafton 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.
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About Grafton Primary School
We are a larger than average school, located at the heart of the diverse and exciting borough of Islington. We are vibrant, creative and caring. And we are driven by commitment to develop and nurture and by genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every child.
Grafton Primary School is a Community Primary School for children between the ages of 2+ and 11. It has an excellent early years’ provision including a nursery for children aged 3 and 4. It has a centre for two year olds and this operates on a part-time basis, three hours in the morning and three hours in the afternoon. The School serves a very diverse community in the centre of Holloway shopping and business area, and the School population reflects this rich cultural and ethnic mix.
The School grounds are extensive with a formal garden and a wildlife garden. In this garden, we have a science lab and an art room. ‘The Poets Corner’ is a lovely space for children to recite and read poems. The large pond provides a wealth of learning for all its pupils.
The School enjoys an amazing creative learning environment, which promotes well-being and creativity to the highest level of achievement. Its calm and happy environment generates a wealth of learning to all its pupils.
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