Headteacher

Thomas Coram Centre; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thomas Coram Centre is seeking a Headteacher to provide strategic and operational leadership, building on strengths while shaping a compelling vision for the future. You will lead high-quality teaching, care and family support, strengthening partnerships with families, health professionals and the local community.

You will champion safeguarding, equality and excellent outcomes for all children, inspiring and developing a committed staff team through periods of change.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of senior leadership in Early Years/Primary education.
• Experience leading organisational change and creating financial sustainability with empathy and integrity.
• Deep understanding of child development, inclusive practice and high-quality early years education.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop a talented staff team.
• Experience building partnerships with families, health professionals and community organisations.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and high standards of teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the school.
• Develop and deliver a clear strategic vision for the school's future.
• Build trust and positive relationships with staff, governors, families and partners through change.
• Strengthen financial sustainability and operational effectiveness.
• Champion inclusion, safeguarding and excellent outcomes for all children.

Skills

Senior leadership

Change management

Child development

Inclusion

Job description

The Role

As Headteacher, you will provide strategic and operational leadership. You will build on existing strengths while shaping a compelling vision for the future, ensuring the highest standards of education, care and family support. The successful candidate will:

• Provide inspirational leadership that maintains high-quality teaching, learning and care.
• Develop and deliver a clear strategic vision for the future of the school.
• Build trust and maintain positive relationships with staff, governors, families and partners throughout periods of change.
• Strengthen the school's financial sustainability and operational effectiveness.
• Champion inclusion, safeguarding and excellent outcomes for all children.
• Work collaboratively with the governing body and wider stakeholders to ensure the continued success of the school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record of senior leadership in Early Years/Primary education
• Has experience of leading organisational change and creating financial sustainability with empathy and integrity.
• Has a deep understanding of child development, inclusive practice and high-quality early years education.
• Can inspire, motivate and develop a talented and committed staff team.
• Has experience of building strong partnerships with families, health professionals, local authorities and wider community organisations.
• Is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning