Headteacher - Mulgrave Primary School

Salary details: £85092 - £96106

Headteacher – Mulgrave Primary School

L18 £85,092 to L24 £96,106

We are a diverse and thriving community with big ambitions. 

Firm in our belief that children come first, we strive to ensure that all pupils at Mulgrave feel happy and safe.  With our children being the leaders of the future, we actively promote independence, confidence and teamwork.

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

• Will lead with excellence at Mulgrave Primary School and inspire the next generation of learners.
• Upholds public trust in school leadership and demonstrates the highest standards of ethics, behaviour and professional conduct.
• Builds positive and respectful relationships across the school community.
• Serves with integrity, always acting in the best interests of the school and it’s children.

As our headteacher, you’ll inspire and empower staff to deliver outstanding teaching and continue our collective commitment to the holistic development of every child.

With your collaborative, inclusive approach, you’ll lead with integrity and care, respecting the diversity of our community and nurturing the learning and development of all.

Why Join Us?
At Mulgrave Primary School, you will have the opportunity to lead a vibrant and forward-thinking school with a strong sense of community. We offer a supportive Governing Body, a committed staff team and a competitive salary package. 

Rated “Good” by Ofsted since 2013, in our most recent inspection, Ofsted found Mulgrave to be a rapidly improving school where pupils not only achieve well but are keen to learn. The inclusive atmosphere at Mulgrave has nurtured an environment where pupils are friendly and have welcoming attitudes. 

We are a Values-led School in which our committed staff model the Respect for Others, Self and the School Environment that we wish to promote. Our children and partnership with parents and carers are at the centre of everything we do.

We’re proud to be a maintained school with strong links with our local authority.  Royal Greenwich is one of London’s most exciting boroughs and we’re proud of our vibrant and diverse communities. 

Join us and make a lasting impact on the lives of our children and the wider local community. 

You can arrange an informal discussion about the role with our Chair of Governors and you are strongly encouraged to arrange a visit to see our school at work.  To arrange either of these, please email [email protected]

Key Dates

School visits are available w/c 16^th June, to book a visit, please mail [email protected]

Closing Date for Applications             Sunday 29 June 2025

Assessment Day                                    10 July 2025

Interview Day                                        11 July 2025

PLEASE ENSURE YOUR SUPPORTING STATEMENT IS NO LONGER THAN 1000 WORDS (2 SIDES OF A4).

Safeguarding and wellbeing: Mulgrave Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for the successful candidate.

Equal Opportunities: We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Mulgrave Primary School;    [email protected]     .  

Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

DBS: This role requires an Enhanced DBS. (This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act,1974).

Full Employment History: A full employment history is required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.

How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statement addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statement section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.