St Mary Magdalene and St Stephen’s CE Primary School
Rowington Close, Westminster, W2 5TF
Web: mmsts.westminster.sch.uk
Tel: 0207 504 0555
Email: office@mmsts.westminster.sch.uk
Head of School
Dates: Apply by 9am Thursday 19th June 2025
Job starts September 2025
Salary: L14 to L18
Location: London Borough of Westminster
Contract type: Full time
Contract term: Permanent
The School’s Governing Board is seeking to appoint a Head of School from September 2025. St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen’s CE Primary School serves a diverse community and is situated near Little Venice.
We are a vibrant learning community, where children have a voice and where the curriculum is enriched by the school’s central location.
The Head of School will be responsible for school improvement and day-to-day leadership at St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen’s CE Primary School to ensure the continuous high outcomes for all children.
This is a remarkable leadership opportunity to develop your career as the operational leader of the school while being mentored and coached by the Executive Headteacher and working collaboratively with the All Saints’ Partnership of Schools.
The Executive Headteacher & Governors are looking for an outstanding leader who:
is passionate, dynamic and talented;
is emotionally intelligent, resilient, with cognitive ability;
has high expectations of children’s achievement;
is committed to inclusion, maintaining a caring environment and working in a church school;
embodies the school and Christian values;
is able to build upon the traditions, strengths and values of the school;
has a sense of humour and a love of teaching & learning.
The children are looking for a compassionate leader who:
is strict and kind, firm and fair;
will be a part of the learning in classrooms;
will be visible in the school and welcoming in the playground;
will join the children for lunch.
We can offer you:
highly motivated children who enjoy coming to school;
a forward-thinking school in central London;
a stimulating working environment;
an effective induction programme;
a happy, friendly and committed staff team;
a high standard of CPD;
collaboration with the All Saints’ Partnership Schools.
The candidates must be in sympathy with the Christian ethos of the school.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Basima in the school office on 020 7504 0555 to arrange an appointment.
Closing date: Thursday 19th June 2025 - 9am
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted on Friday 20th June 2025
Interviews will take place week beginning: Monday 23rd June 2025
Please send application forms to office@mmsts.westminster.sch.uk
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.