Headteacher - Hermitage Primary School

Teaching Vacancies; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in the City of London is seeking someone to develop the quality of education and personal development of pupils. Responsibilities include driving school improvement and staff development. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a commitment to the mission. Opportunities for career development and a supportive environment are offered.

Benefits

Pay competitive with the best in the borough

Professional learning and career development opportunities

Regular 1:1 coaching and mentoring with the CEO

Qualifications

• Experience in developing quality education and personal development of pupils.
• Ability to drive effective school improvement.
• Keen to improve personal practice and contribute to the community.

Responsibilities

• Develop quality education and personal development of pupils.
• Drive effective school improvement and staff development.
• Contribute to a positive school environment.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Commitment to the Trust's mission

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our pupils are looking for someone, “who is kind and helpful and has a smile on their face”.

Responsibilities

• Will develop the quality of education and personal development of pupils at Hermitage
• Will drive effective school improvement, including training and developing staff
• Has excellent interpersonal skills: is a team player and team builder
• Has a positive attitude and sense of humour, is keen to improve their own practice and contribute widely
• Has a commitment to the Trust's mission and values and is a champion for children and their families in the Hermitage community

What the school offers its staff

Joining us provides the opportunity to make a positive difference to people’s lives in our community within a supportive, collaborative working environment. We offer:

• Pay ranges in line with the best in the borough
• Professional learning and opportunities for career development within the LETTA Trust
• Regular 1:1s with the CEO including induction, training, personal reflection, coaching and mentoring

Further details about the role

How to apply

The online application pack is available via the link: https://letta.org.uk/join-us/#Vacancies. To discuss the post or organise a visit, contact Amna Kaleem (PA to the CEO) on 0203 405 1120 or email: [e-mail]. Completed applications should be sent to: [e-mail].

Deadline for application: 17.11.25 at 9am
Interview day: 27.11.25

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.