Headteacher
Salary: L14 - L19 (£78,000 - £86,967 pa)
Required for September 2025
A warm welcome to Winton. A school at the heart of King’s Cross, an area rich in opportunity, cultural variety, and economic potential. A school that is vibrant, welcoming and inspiring. A school that wants to find a permanent Headteacher to build on the successes and achievements it has had.
We are looking for a leader who is:
- Inspiring – nurtures relationships, empowers staff and pupils and is able to get the best out of everyone
- Positive – warm, sensitive, open and able to get the best out of everyone
- Collaborative – able to harness the power of the federation, full of ideas, energetic, engaging
- Confident and competent – knowledgeable of curriculum and what makes an outstanding school
- Inclusive – passionate about the community and supporting children from diverse backgrounds
- Perceptive - passionate educator with a strong business head
Visits to Winton are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the School Office on 020 7837 6096. The available dates/times are:
- 11 am on Wednesday, 8th January 2025
- 11 am on Tuesday, 14th January 2025
- 2 pm on Wednesday, 15th January 2025
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Claire Ballak, Chair of Governors via [email protected].
To apply for the role, please apply online at https://jobs.islington.gov.uk/.
- Closing date: Midnight Sunday, 19 January 2025
- Shortlisting: 21 January 2025
- Interviews: 3-4 February 2025
Winton school is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Our environment is diverse in character and in its student population and we aspire to reflect this diversity in our staff. We positively welcome applications from minority groups. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This is reflected in our rigorous approach to the recruitment and professional development of our staff.
In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.