Headteacher

Job Description

Headteacher Enfield September 2026

A high-potential eight-form entry mixed Secondary & Sixth Form academy in Enfield part of a values-led and community-driven Multi-Academy Trust is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead its next phase of improvement.

This richly diverse 1118 school serves a high-challenge community and is united by a clear moral purpose: ensuring every pupil succeeds at school and in life. Its culture is built on high expectations inclusive practice and a belief that strong education transforms communities. The academy benefits from a committed staff body structured behaviour systems and Trust-wide collaboration focused on evidence-informed teaching and a knowledge-rich curriculum.

This Headteacher opportunity requires a principled and strategic leader capable of delivering measurable impact. The successful Headteacher will provide visible decisive leadership prioritising excellent teaching curriculum coherence high standards of behaviour and improved outcomes particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those facing additional barriers.

Headteacher - What the school offers:

• Direct strategic support from an experienced CEO and School Improvement Team
• Clear focused improvement priorities and Trust-wide collaboration
• Strong pastoral systems and embedded behaviour frameworks
• Access to high-quality leadership development and professional growth
• A values-driven culture built on partnership and collective responsibility

The school is looking for a Headteacher who:

• Holds UK QTS
• Brings substantial senior leadership experience in a UK secondary setting
• Has a proven record of raising standards and leading sustained improvement
• Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development and evidence-informed practice
• Is legally entitled to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

Salary: Outer London Leadership Scale L24L39 () Teachers Pension & Health Cash Plan.

This Permanent Headteacher role is suited to an ambitious leader seeking long-term impact within a transformative Secondary & Sixth Form Teaching Opportunity.

Ribbons & Reeves is one of Londons leading Education Recruitment agencies. We specialise in helping teachers secure long-term and permanent roles like this Headteacher position in Enfield. For more opportunities search Ribbons & Reeves online or get in touch today were here to support your next step.

Headteacher September 2026 INDHOT