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Headteacher

Headteacher

Little Ilford School · London · Newham

Job description

The Ideal Candidate

We welcome applications from leaders with a proven track record of impact as a Headteacher, Interim Headteacher, Associate Headteacher or experienced Deputy Headteacher. You should be proactive, innovative, and resilient, with the integrity to lead by example.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

  • Honours Degree or equivalent.
  • PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  • National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).
  • Recent experience as a Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher.
  • Evidence of significant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in the last three years.

You will also be:

  • Passionate about every child’s learning, with a relentless determination to ensure all pupils achieve their full potential.
  • Strongly focused on teaching and learning, with a commitment to developing and sustaining high-quality practice.
  • Consistent, resilient and aspirational in driving school improvement and raising standards.
  • Upholding of our values and embracing our vision of Courage, Commitment and Compassion.
  • Committed to collaborative working with our Governing Body.

About this school

Little Ilford School

Community school · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Good
Pupils
1,700
Avg teacher salary
£56,813
Pupil:teacher ratio
13.8:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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London, Newham, E12 6JB