Headteacher - Eltham Church of England Primary School

Job Introduction

Post Title: Headteacher

School: Eltham Church of England Primary School

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Hours: Full-Time, 100% FTE

Grade: L16 to L24 (Leadership Scale, Inner London)

Actual Salary: From £84,841 - dependent on experience

Position Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

Eltham Church of England Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and warm hearted Headteacher to lead the school from September 2026. As our school enters its next phase, we are seeking a committed and adaptable leader who can build on existing strengths recognised at the most recent Ofsted inspection, while responding confidently to the current inspection framework and the evolving needs of our community. The successful candidate will provide clear professional leadership, nurture a strong and distinctive Christian ethos rooted in our values of Love, Resilience, Forgiveness, Understanding, Enthusiasm and Respect, and sustain a culture where children and adults can thrive. Working closely with the Governing Body, the Headteacher will lead with both care and ambition, maintain a safeguarding-first approach, and continue to develop inclusive practice, including strong SEND provision, to meet a growing and increasingly complex range of needs.

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Benefits

We offer:

• Teachers Pension Scheme

• Performance Related Pay

• Paid leave taken during school closure periods and public holidays, in line with STPCD. No fixed number of annual leave days.

• Effective CPD opportunities

• Collaborative working with other schools

• Excellent ICT facilities

• Membership with AGAS

• As part of our schools SLA with the Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG), there is an Employee Assistance Programme for staff - providing support on a wide range of work and personal issues

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy please email schools.hr@bexley.gov.uk to request an application pack.

Completed application forms should be emailed to schools.hr@bexley.gov.uk for the attention of Danielle Reed, HR Advisor.

The closing date for applications is Monday 23 February 2026. Interviews are scheduled for 11 & 12 March 2026.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

Equal Opportunities

Eltham Church of England Primary School is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery. 

Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Applicants with Disabilities

As part of our commitment to equalities and diversity, we aim to ensure that candidates are not prevented from demonstrating their true abilities during the recruitment and selection exercise. We guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate whose application meets the minimum essential criteria for the post.

We are also committed to make Reasonable Adjustments to our recruitment and selection processes, where appropriate, this is to ensure that no candidate, whether they have a disability or not, is unfairly prevented from demonstrating their abilities and skills.

About Us

Eltham Church of England Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive Inner London primary school with a long and proud history of serving its local community. Rooted in a strong Christian ethos, the school is shaped by its values of Love, Resilience, Forgiveness, Understanding, Enthusiasm and Respect, which underpin daily life and learning. We are a caring, supportive community where children are known well, encouraged to be curious and confident learners, and supported to flourish academically, socially and spiritually. 

Safeguarding 

Eltham Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Our selection process is based on good practice in selecting the best candidate for the job; ensuring equality of opportunity for all applicants whilst deterring and rejecting those who may be unsuitable to work with children.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. It is expected that candidates should be aware and understand their duties and responsibilities in relation to child protection and safeguarding children. 

For further information about the school, please visit https://www.elthamcoeschool.co.uk/key-information/vacancies