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Head teacher position, Fairways Primary School, Leigh on Sea, Essex

Pay Range: L11-L17 (£66,368 - £76,772)

Responsible to: The Governing Body and the Local Authority. Start Date: As soon as possible or the start of summer term 2025.

We are seeking a replacement for our current, long‑standing Headteacher who is due to leave our school at the end of December 2025. We are looking for a dynamic and professional leader who will continue to drive high standards, inspire staff, and ensure all pupils achieve their full potential.

Our new Headteacher will provide professional leadership and shape the vision and strategic direction of Fairways Primary School in partnership with the Governing Body. They will be innovative and ambitious, fostering an aspirational culture that drives continuous improvement for all learners. They will ensure strong financial management, rigorous safeguarding, and the delivery of high‑quality education, supported by an exceptional staff team. They will champion inclusive practice and strengthen special educational needs and disability provision, ensuring every child – whatever their needs – receives the support, challenge, and opportunities required to thrive.

We look forward to meeting you when you have a tour of our school in the week commencing 12‑16th January 2026. To arrange a visit please contact the school by calling 01702 525693 or email office@fairways.southend.sch.uk. The closing date for applications is 19th January 2026 at 12.00 noon. Shortlisting will take place on 20th January 2025, with successfully shortlisted candidates called to interview on 21st January 2026. Interviews are on 29th and 30th January 2026.

Please read the HT Recruitment Brochure for more information.

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.