St Aidan’s VC Primary School
Albany Road, London, N4 4RR
Tel: 020 8340 2352
Web: staidansprimaryschool.org.uk
Email: admin@staidansprimaryschool.org.uk
Head of School
Position: Head of School
Pay Range: Leadership Group L10-14, Inner London
Contract type: Full time with up to 0.2 teaching responsibility
Contract term: Permanent
Start date: 1 September 2025
Reporting to: Executive Headteacher and Governing Body
Location: Stroud Green, Haringey (close to transport links)
St Aidan’s Voluntary Controlled Primary is a one-form entry school with an on-site Nursery in Haringey, North London. We are situated in the heart of a socially-mixed and vibrant residential area between Finsbury Park and Crouch End. It is a successful and popular Church of England serving the local community. We are proud of our strong network of staff, governors, parents and children who work together to make the school a happy and vibrant place. It has been described as a ‘village school in the middle of London’.
Our recent Ofsted inspection (July 2024) graded the school outstanding in all areas.
Due to the retirement of the Headteacher, St Aidan’s VC Primary School has a fantastic opportunity for a warm, dynamic and inspirational leader to join us, starting in September 2025.
Our vision is to provide pupils with a high-quality education in a welcoming and inclusive community, where diverse strengths are recognised and valued: ‘but now are they many members, yet but one body’ (1 Corinthians 12:20).
We are seeking a Head of School who:
Has excellent people management skills and emotional intelligence
Is a warm and enthusiastic leader who will inspire and empower others
Is passionate about realising the potential of every child
Will lead delivery of our school vision by example
Is an outstanding teacher and can model good practice
Is passionate about learning and working with children
Is a strong communicator with children, parents, and staff
Has a clear understanding of the needs of the school beyond the classroom
Will support our Christian ethos
Has a good understanding of school financial management
We offer:
An exciting opportunity to work with an EHT to lead an outstanding school
A school with high expectations that seeks to get the best out of everyone
Pupils who are enthusiastic, friendly and motivated to learn
Solid pupil numbers across all classes
A committed community of staff, governors and parents
A talented and caring staff team
Excellent CPD opportunities and strong collaborative networks through Haringey Education Partnership and the LDBS (London Diocesan Board for Schools)
A proactive Parent School Association
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, job description, and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The school is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity.
All short-listed candidates will have online searches carried out as part of the recruitment process.
For details and an application pack: Please download an application pack below or on our website here.
Tours of the school are strongly encouraged: 24 & 25 April 2025
If you are unable to make these dates, please contact us and we will try our best to provide alternatives.
Application closing date: 1 May 2025 (midday)
Shortlisting: 2 May 2025
Interviews: 7 & 8 May 2025
For further information please contact admin@staidansprimaryschool.org.uk.
Please download a Haringey application form and criminal record declaration below. Completed Haringey application forms (no CVs) should be emailed to admin@staidansprimaryschool.org.uk.
Governors reserve the right to make no appointment and re-advertise if they consider insufficient suitable candidate applications have been received.