Headteacher - Glebe Primary School

London Borough Of Harrow; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Glebe Primary School in Harrow is seeking an inspirational Headteacher to sustain high standards and secure a sustainable, inclusive future for every child.

You will lead educational strategy, champion safeguarding and wellbeing, drive financial and operational improvements, and build trusted relationships with families, staff and partners while working with governors to realise the school's ambitious vision.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of improving standards, safeguarding, and inclusion.
• Experience leading school-wide strategic change and culture development.
• Strong communication with governors, staff, families and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead educational strategy to sustain progress and raise outcomes.
• Oversee financial recovery and operational improvement.
• Ensure safeguarding and inclusion are embedded across all activities.
• Collaborate with governors and local partners to deliver the school's vision.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Change management

Staff development

Job description

Overview

Glebe Avenue, Kenton, Harrow

Middlesex HA3 9LF

02082046564

[e-mail]

http://www.glebe.harrow.sch.uk/

Salary range

£89,801.00 - £98,602.00 Annually (FTE)

About you

Glebe has changed significantly over the past two years. Standards, culture, safeguarding, inclusion, teaching and leadership have all strengthened. Our July 2026 inspection found the school to be making good progress in all areas, and outcomes were above national figures in KS1 and KS2 statutory assessments.

The foundations are secure.

The opportunity now is to sustain what is working and lead Glebe confidently into its next chapter.

The opportunity—and the challenge

Our ambition is clear: to embed stronger standards consistently for every child and across every area of school life, with exceptional practice as our long-term goal.

We are equally transparent about the challenge. Historical financial pressures, alongside the London-wide issue of falling pupil numbers, require decisive and highly effective strategic leadership. Our next Headteacher must be able to protect educational quality while delivering sustainable financial and operational improvement.

This is a role for a leader who can hold ambition and realism together: someone who can make thoughtful decisions, bring people with them and ensure that resources, staffing and structures are aligned around what matters most—our glorious Glebe children.

We are looking for an inspirational and accomplished Headteacher who will:

• keep children's learning, safety and wellbeing at the centre of every decision;
• sustain strong outcomes while securing greater consistency and ambition across the curriculum;
• translate our strategic vision into disciplined implementation and measurable impact;
• lead financial recovery, workforce planning and operational improvement with confidence;
• champion inclusion and secure high expectations for every child, including those with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and those learning English as an additional language;
• nurture, challenge and develop a committed staff team;
• celebrate our diversity and build trusted relationships with families and the wider community; and
• work openly and effectively with governors, Harrow Council and local partners.

In return, you will lead wonderful children, committed staff and a community that cares deeply about its school. You will inherit a stronger platform, a clear strategic direction and a governing body ready to provide both support and constructive challenge.

This is not a school seeking someone to begin again. It is a school seeking an exceptional leader to protect the progress made, confront the challenges honestly and build a sustainable legacy for every child and the community we serve.

If you combine educational ambition with strategic and operational grip—and believe that children should remain the heartbeat of every decision,we would be delighted to hear from you.

Glebe Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to all required safer-recruitment and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references and an online search. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.