Headteacher

We are looking for a new headteacher to lead our outstanding school into the future. 

Our vision: a happy, healthy, enquiring and active childhood for every child.

Our mission: to work in partnership with every family. Together, we can help every child to have the best start in life.

We are proud to have created a culture of inclusion and diversity. We want everyone at Sheringham to feel proud of their identity and feel able to join in with our work.

We want every child to succeed, and to reach the highest level of personal achievement, health and wellbeing.

We are passionately committed to ensuring that all children have the best possible early years education and care, regardless of circumstances. The children who attend our nursery school and children’s centre are engaging, creative and full of fun. Our committed and talented staff ensure all children learn, progress and thrive, and that they are ready for primary school. Our friendly children’s centre team support young children’s healthy and happy development, offering extra help when families need it.

Ofsted have rated Sheringham ‘outstanding’ three times since 2013. This is a testament to the hard work of school staff and the high standards of teaching, learning and pastoral car they provide for the children in their care. We lead the East London Research School, a thriving hub of evidence-based practice. We have also recently been designated a Stronger Practice Hub, providing the opportunity for further dissemination of the school’s excellent work to other settings.

Sheringham Nursery School and Children’s Centre serves a diverse community in Newham, east London. We work in close partnership with parents, families, the local authority and other organisations in the surrounding area. A commitment to serving this community, and a passion for overcoming disadvantage and barriers to achievement, is essential for any applicant for this role.

We are looking for a new headteacher with the energy, commitment and vision to lead the school into the future. If you share our passion for early years education, and our commitment to ensuring all children have a happy, healthy, successful time at school, then we would love to hear from you.  

What we can offer you:

• Inner London Salary Range L12 – L18
• Highly skilled staff, dedicated to providing the best for families and their children
• Well-resourced environments, including an extensive, landscaped outdoor space
• The opportunity to lead both our Research School and the Stronger Practice Hub
• A supportive governing body who are committed to maintaining the highest levels of professional development and research opportunities for all staff
• A unique and exciting location, offering access to the cultural and historical resources of east London, as well as easy links to the 2012 Olympic Park and beyond

We would love to meet you and show you around our wonderful school and children’s centre. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the school’s Business Manager, Laura Ray, on 0208 553 2479 or email laura.ray@sheringham-nur.newham.sch.uk.

Should you have any queries about the application process, please contact laura.ray@sheringham-nur.newham.sch.uk

Key dates

Closing date: Friday 10th March (12 p.m. Midday)

Shortlisting: w/c 13th March

Interviews: Wednesday 22nd March

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities:

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. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates who are also required to complete a self-disclosure. The appointed candidate will be required to successfully complete an enhanced DBS clearance and any offer of employment will be subject to references, in keeping with safer recruitment guidelines.

References may be requested immediately after short-listing. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Newham Council is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age. 

We recognise that some candidates may have been forced into an unconventional career path because of unavoidable personal circumstances or the prejudice they have encountered. Should this apply to you, we hope you will not be deterred from making an application, which will be considered on your overall fulfilment of the requirements of the person specification for this role.