Headteacher - The Guardian : Job Details

Name of Head Teacher: Gurvinder Notay (Acting) 

Salary: Group 4 Leadership L18 -2, £84,249 - £96,106 p.a 

Hours: As per teachers’ pay and conditions 

Committed to Excellence, Equality and Enjoyment 

The School:

Wykeham Primary School is an inner-city area in the London Borough of Brent catering to a culturally and socially diverse area, which presents some challenges but also offers many rewards. We are a two-form entry school with an intake of pupils between the ages of three and eleven. Our dedicated and committed staff teach a broad and well-enriched curriculum which aims to cater for the needs of every child. Our Nursery offers part-time places for the morning session. We have our own swimming pool, a spacious computing suite, a well-resourced library, sports field, and gardening area and offers many extra-curricular activities in music, drama and sport. The school has been judged ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in a recent inspection.

The Post: 

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and forward thinking Headteacher to build on the school’s current position, whilst delivering the best possible environment for our children to progress and develop. You will be supported by a strong leadership team and an efficient administrative staff. The Governors continue to be a supportive and encouraging working with you, in partnership, to achieve your goals.

We will provide support to assist you through your induction and on-going professional development. If you have the qualities needed to work in our multi-cultural environment and have a passion for ensuring that our pupils get the best outcomes, are equipped for the outside world and are ready to successfully progress through secondary school and on to adulthood then you could be the person who will provide them with the essential tools to reach their full potential. Most importantly, you will have expert support and resources to implement your ambitious vision. In return for your clarity of vision and dedication to transformation, you will enjoy the advantages of a competitive remuneration package.

The Person: 

Governors wish to appoint a visionary leader who will inspire and motivate colleagues to provide exemplary teaching and learning. We are looking for a clear thinker and a good communicator, who will engender trust and respect throughout the school, with a proven track record of success. 

Our previous Headteacher has retired after twenty years in post and we are now seeking to appoint a leader who will build on the many strengths of the school and continue to lead the school with dedication, enthusiasm and expertise, whilst fostering a distinctive identity for the school. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong leadership, management and communication skills, with a passion for excellence in teaching and learning, and who will continue to improve standards and achievement. 

How to apply: 

We strongly recommend prospective candidates to view the school. If you would like to arrange an informal visit to the school, please call Peter Firkin, Chair of Governors () to arrange a mutually convenient date and time. 

The closing date for application is Monday 24th February 2025 at 12 o’clock noon. 

Shortlisting of the candidates for interview will take place on 4 March 2025. 

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 11 March 2025. 

Start Date: September 2025 or earlier 

To apply, please visit our website via the button below. 

Job Reference: 2148 

Brent Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Sucessful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.