School | Granville Plus Nursery School |
Address | 80 Granville Road NW6 5RA |
Head Teacher | Fiona Gaughan |
Job title | Headteacher |
Salary | Pay Range L12 - L18 = £74,702 - £84,249 p.a. |
Hours | Full Time |
Closing date | Friday 28 February 2025, 12 noon |
Interview date | w/c Monday 24 March 2025 |
Start date | September 2025 |
How to apply | To apply, please visit Brent Council Jobs Portal Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact: EJ Swanson, Chair of Governors (07735 045000). |
Additional information | You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement. Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application. We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk |
About the school
‘Growing hearts, minds and community’
Granville Plus Nursery School is a warm and inclusive maintained nursery school for children aged 6 months to 4 years. Our Additionally Resourced Provision offers tailored support for children with a diagnosis of Autism, ensuring they thrive in a nurturing environment. Our greatest asset is our children - happy, creative, motivated, and kind. Serving a diverse local community, we are committed to giving every child the best possible start in life. Soon, we will move into beautiful new premises, providing an inspiring and enriching space where learning flourishes.
The Post
We can offer you:
- Wonderful children who are eager to learn and grow
- Genuine career development opportunities
- Established pupil numbers and a thriving school community
- A dedicated, enthusiastic team who respond positively to strong leadership
- A supportive SLT, governing body and Local Authority
The Person
We are seeking a Headteacher who will champion our ethos of growing hearts, minds and communities while driving the school forward in an evolving educational landscape.
We are looking for an experienced primary practitioner who:
- Is passionate about inspiring every child to succeed
- Has vision, innovation, and the ability to lead by example
- Has experience of strategic decision-making
- Has a proven track record of raising pupil attainment
- Is committed to continuous improvement in teaching and learning
- Brings the creativity and ambition necessary to lead the school towards outstanding status
If you have:
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with staff, governors, parents, and the local community
- A deep commitment to celebrating diversity and valuing every child’s unique contribution
- The drive to uphold high standards of behaviour, teaching and learning.