| School | |
|---|---|
| Chair of Governors | Tara Furlong |
| Role | Headteacher |
| Salary | L18-L24 plus Inner London (£88,496 –£99,951 p.a) plus 7.5% additional payment (up to £7496.33) |
| Hours | Full Time |
| Closing date | Tuesday 7 April 2026 |
| Interviews | Tuesday 21 April and Friday 24 April 2026 |
| Start date | September 2026 |
| How to apply | We will be able to offer the opportunity to visit the school on Friday 20th (am) and Wednesday 25th March. Please contact the school on admin@stonebridge.brent.sch.uk if you would like to arrange this. Please visit Brent jobs page to view the candidate pack and apply. |
| Additional information | The Stonebridge School 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. |
The school
At The Stonebridge School we offer an integrated, exciting and relevant curriculum which is enriched with a variety of experiences. We have high expectations and put children at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make. Through careful analysis, evaluation and review we ensure that all children make significant progress, are safe and reach their full potential. We value the contribution of all stakeholders, believing that collaboration and consistency is key and our commitment to training and development for the whole school community ensures that the service we offer will always advance. Through the balance of academic and value led education, which reflects our motto "learning for life" we will ensure our pupils are rounded and confident individuals who are equipped for their next educational journey and their place in the world.
The role
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to work in an improving school
- Committed and supportive staff, governors & parents
- Enthusiastic and engaging children who are keen to learn and achieve, underpinned by the principles of tenacity, respect, attitude, consideration, and kindness
- A commitment to your continuous professional development
The person
We are looking for a talented leader, either with existing experience as a headteacher or with a strong track record as a high-performing deputy who can:
- Provide strategic leadership for The Stonebridge School, promoting a vision and direction that will ensure high quality education for all its pupils. Provide a secure foundation to build upon the school’s strengths and motivation and inspiration to the school community, to move it forward to new successes.
- Ensure the school is managed and organised to fulfil its vision and meet its targets, including via appropriate alignment of financial and other resources, and in a sustainable way. Formulate policies to implement and develop the school’s aims and, in association with the Governing Board and staff, oversee the school’s improvement plan.
- Identify, engage and develop relationships with key external stakeholders and act as a primary ambassador for the school. Protect, promote and raise the school’s reputation and profile in the local and wider community.
- Put the pupils and their learning at the heart of every decision made, so that all pupils achieve their highest standards of attainment and the school contributes fully to each pupil's educational and personal development - intellectually, physically, socially, culturally and morally.
- To be committed to safeguarding and the welfare of all pupils, in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Ensure all children can participate, learn, enjoy and achieve in a happy, safe and caring environment. Ensure there is equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff.