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.