Headteacher

Taking us from good to great

Headteacher

Salary and ISR Range from within Group 3, up to L24 (£73,049 pa)
Salary negotiable dependent on successful candidate’s experience
Start date: September 2012

Drayton Park is a good school with the ambition of becoming a great one. Our desire to achieve and our belief we can realize our full potential is at the heart of what we do. It is this belief that underpins our commitment to improving the lives of our children, staff and local community.

This will be an exciting opportunity for an excellent leader to build on the work which has already been done in the school whilst retaining our focus on high achievement. You will be ambitious for the school, be able to build good relationships and embrace the vibrancy and diversity we have, while relentlessly continuing to raise attainment.

Why Drayton Park is the school for you

• We are a good and improving school in the centre of Islington;
• The diverse local area has inspired us to become a thriving multicultural school at the heart of the local community;
• We engage parents to create a culture of family learning where parents are partners in their child’s education;
• We aim to maximise the potential of all our children through a broad curriculum and a wide-ranging enrichment programme;
• We have great plans for building a new and exciting Art Block;
• We have a committed team of governors who will support you in taking us from good to great.

If you believe you have the vision, drive, determination and enthusiasm to grasp the opportunities this role offers, we would like to hear from you.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please call the school office on 020 7607 4142 to arrange a suitable date. To apply online below the link below, or for more information, contact Krasi Toneva at or 020 7527 5790.

Closing date: noon, 16th February 2012
Interview date: 27/28th February 2012

Drayton Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.