Gainsborough Primary School

Berkshire Road

London E9 5ND

Tel: 020 7254 1010 www.gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk

Headteacher

Salary L18-L24 (£88,496-£99,951)

Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Start date: January 2027 ‍ ‍

Headteacher

Gainsborough Primary School

Salary: L18 – L24 (88,496 - 99,951)

Start Date: January 2026

Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

‍‍Application closing date: Wednesday 1st July 2026 at 9 am

Interview Date: Monday 6th and/or Tuesday 7th July 2026

Gainsborough is a one-form entry primary school located in the heart of Hackney Wick, with a Children’s Centre, thriving Preschool and an Additionally Resourced Provision Setting (ARP) for SEMH needs, Nursery, Preschool and a Children’s Centre. Our school is a co-operative learning community where all achievements are celebrated and valued.

We are one of seven schools within the Primary Advantage Federation. The Federation has allowed us to grow as a school but still maintain our distinct and unique identity. Our Local Advisory Board (LAB) ensures thatGainsborough makes decisions that are best for the school and its community.

Gainsborough offers the opportunity to lead a vibrant and inclusive one-form entry primary school with a Nursery, Preschool and Children's Centre, serving children from nine months to eleven years old. You will work alongside a dedicated and committed staff team, enthusiastic pupils and a supportive governing body, all united by our motto, "Excellence in everything. Always striving." As part of our collaborative leadership structure, you will work in close partnership with the Executive Principal, benefiting from strategic support and shared expertise as you build on the school's successes and shape its next stage of development.

We are seeking an inspirational and values-driven leader with successful senior leadership experience and a proven ability to secure high standards and improve outcomes for all pupils. The successful candidate will be committed to inclusive practice, champion safeguarding and wellbeing, and have the vision and resilience to lead the continued development of the school. They will be an effective communicator who builds strong relationships with staff, families, governors and the wider community, and who can work collaboratively with the Executive Principal to realise a shared ambition for Gainsborough and its children.

If you are interested in this position, please download the application pack and application form.

Completed applications should be sent by email to recruitment@primaryadvantage.hackney.sch.uk

Should you have any queries about the application process, please contact Venessa Williams, Primary Advantage Admin and Data Officer, on 02072541010 ext. 6.

For more information about Gainsborough Primary School please visit our website:

www.gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

References will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to the interview date. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.