Head of School

The RJ Mitchell Primary School

Part of The Aspire Learning Federation

Tangmere Crescent

Hornchurch

Essex RM12 5PP

Tel: 01708 551 684

E-mail: rjmschooloffice@theaspirelearningfederation.co.uk

Executive Headteacher: Ms Victoria Morris

 

Head of School

Salary: Leadership Spine Points 18-24a (Outer London)

Work Pattern: Full time post - Permanent/Non-class based

Reports To: Executive Headteacher

Post Start Date: September 1st 2025

 

Why This Role Is Different

This isn’t just a job—it’s a calling.The Aspire Learning Federation is offering an extraordinary opportunity for an exceptional leader to shape the future of education for learners at R J Mitchell Primary School: a very unique LA maintained, mainstream primary school which has a highly inclusive ethos, where almost a third of its learners are on the SEND register and their complex high SEND needs are met through specialist SEN units and resource provisions.

Who Are We Looking For?

We need an inspirational leader who is ready to be part of a forward thinking federation and has the drive and commitment to empower learners to thrive, discover their passions, and prepare for a bright future in a fully inclusive environment.

We are looking to appoint a highly experienced individual who possesses the resilience and determination necessary to implement an ambitious curriculum and provide exceptional pastoral education. This candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion, and will be expected to embrace and enhance our SEND provisions and initiatives, including our nurture units. The new Head of School will be a seasoned senior leader with robust academic expertise, a clear vision, and the ambition to guide our school through its next exciting phase of development.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Are driven to redefine education for all learners but in particular SEND and SEMH learners.
• Are passionate about equipping all learners with the skills and confidence to succeed socially, emotionally and academically.
• Value restorative practices and trauma-informed education and the importance of nurturing both learners and staff.
• Want to lead dynamically, inspire a team, and make a meaningful impact.

What are we looking for?

• Have experience in leadership across the primary phase in mainstream and specialist SEN provisions.
• Demonstrate moral leadership and people management skills with the ability to further develop the leadership team.
• Demonstrate the resilience, experience and creativity to build on our improving standards of teaching, through continuous school improvement.
• Value every child and strive to ensure that both pupils and staff have high aspirations for achievement.
• Care for and want to nurture the development and well-being of children and staff in their school.
• Be a positive role model, with the ability to motivate children, staff and the wider community, inspiring all to reach their full potential.
• Facilitate and inspire the continuation of a vibrant, stimulating and memorable curriculum whilst continuing to maintain high expectations of achievement for all pupils.
• Want to be an active and leading member of the Aspire Learning Federation

What can we offer?

• A small but mighty team: You will lead a close-knit team that is committed to achieving extraordinary outcomes for learners.
• Opportunities for growth: As part of a federation you will be working in a forward thinking and innovative educational environment; working in close partnership with the Aspire Learning Federation SLT, as well as wider organisations.
• Advocates for inclusion: supporting pupils of all abilities and backgrounds to achieve their full potential.
• Regular supervision and wellbeing support.
• Opportunities for continuing professional development in strategic leadership and management.

 

Please see a copy of the job profile for further details regarding the role and responsibilities of the job

Informal visits to The Aspire Learning Federation at R J Mitchell Primary are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning the Office Manager, Mrs Carley Garland on 01708 551684.

 

Please apply online. 

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26th February 2025

Interviews: w/c 10th March 2025

 

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is valued, and everyone is treated with respect. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will consider adjustments to support candidates with disabilities.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Aspire Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare  of children and young people and vulnerable adults. Everybody who works for the schools within The Aspire Learning Federation is expected to promote and share this  commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Professional qualifications
• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Online and social media
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975.