STEP Academy Trust
Head Teacher
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Job Description
About the Role
STEP Academy Trust is seeking to recruit an outstanding leader to work alongside the Executive Head Teacher at one of our London Academies. This role will support the staff, children, and wider community, whilst continuing the excellent work that has already taken place.
The ideal candidate will be a passionate, creative, motivated, and enthusiastic leader with a history of excellent classroom practice across the primary phase, has experience of being a Deputy Head Teacher, and who is able to inspire the entire school community towards excellent outcomes and lead the academy through its next stage of development.
The Head Teacher post represents an exciting opportunity for a candidate who can quickly understand the needs of the community and is looking to further develop their leadership skills within a strong and supportive professional network. You will have the opportunity to work with a secure team of committed staff, enthusiastic children, and a supportive community.
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You Will
- Believe in the mission, vision, and values of STEP Academy Trust
- Be a creative and strategic thinker
- Be passionate about improving educational standards and providing high-quality leadership through motivating others
- Be able to develop effective partnerships with staff, governors, parents, and the wider community in order to drive forward improvement and shape the future direction of the academy
- Have a strong background in inclusion and SEND leadership
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of our STEP leadership behaviours
We Can Offer You
- Excellent pupils with a desire to learn
- Hardworking, skilled, dedicated, and friendly staff, alongside supportive and active parents
- Governors and Trustees committed to continual improvement
- A happy and caring working environment
- Strong partnerships across our family of academies
- Outstanding professional development and career opportunities
Application Details
Please submit a personal statement, in which you address the criteria as set out in the Person Specification. CVs are not accepted. If you would like more information, please arrange to speak with John Halliwell, Executive Director of Primary for more information.
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Tenable: From January 2027
Closing date: 6th October 2026
Interviews: 7th October 2026
About STEP Academy Trust
STEP Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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