Headteacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A welcoming and friendly team of staff

A supportive working environment

Job summary

St Peter's Church of England Aided School in England seeks a visionary headteacher to lead the school, champion high standards and nurture each child's flourishing while upholding a strong Christian ethos.

The post is for a secondary Church school, currently oversubscribed and rated Good by Ofsted. The appointment begins 1 January 2027; visa sponsorship is not available and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Ability to inspire the school community
• Commitment to educational excellence
• Commitment to nurturing every child's flourishing
• Commitment to the school's Christian ethos

Responsibilities

• Lead the school as headteacher
• Inspire the school community
• Champion educational excellence
• Nurture the flourishing of every child
• Sustain the school's Christian ethos

Skills

Inspire the school community

Educational excellence

Nurturing each child's flourishing

Christian ethos

Job description

This is the headship of St Peter's Church of England Aided School, a secondary Church school that is oversubscribed and rated Good by Ofsted. The core of the work is leading the school, championing academic standards and nurturing each child's flourishing while keeping its Christian ethos central. The post stands out for its Christian vision, recognised character education and Beacon School status. Visa sponsorship is not available, so applicants need the right to work in the UK, and the post starts 1 January 2027.

What the job involves

• Lead the school as headteacher
• Inspire the school community
• Champion educational excellence
• Nurture the flourishing of every child
• Sustain the school's Christian ethos

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to inspire the school community
• Commitment to educational excellence
• Commitment to nurturing every child's flourishing
• Commitment to the school's Christian ethos

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• A welcoming and friendly team of staff
• A supportive working environment