Job Description
Download printable version
Pay Range:L18 - L24 £80,134 - £95,595 inc fringe
Position Start Date:01/09/2026 or 1/1/2027 for the right candidate
Are you an accomplished school leader with the vision and drive to create meaningful, lasting change? Are you seeking the next rewarding step in your career? Are you ready to lead this successful, established, standalone academy?
Due to the retirement of the long serving current headteacher, Giffards Primary School is now seeking an experienced leader to guide our high achieving school forward. Giffards is a two-form entry primary standalone academy with an inclusive ethos at our core. Following the school's mission statement 'Valuing Everyone As Learners', we promote care, nurture, and excellence in learning for all of our pupils, staff and stakeholders. We are passionate about ensuring high-quality education for every child and achieve above national results. To ensure we are outward looking, we work collaboratively with other standalone academies in Thurrock (IPAG) to achieve excellent outcomes for all.
The school was judged 'GOOD' by Ofsted in March 2022
The successful candidate will:
· Demonstrate clear vision, passion and ambition, striving for excellence.
· Lead with integrity, emotional intelligence, and values- driven decision making.
· Inspire impact through effective leadership and have the ability to enthuse and motivate others and develop effective partnerships.
· Be committed to safeguarding and the welfare and wellbeing of children and staff.
· Have the ambition and commitment to maintain and enhance the school's existing strengths, bringing energy, passion and drive to ensure continual improvement
In return, we offer:
· An experienced and supportive leadership team and a dedicated and skilled staff group
· A skilled, supportive and dedicated Governing body
· Opportunities for professional growth, including NPQEL, or other leadership pathways
· A salary reflecting the significance and responsibility of this key leadership role
· Benefits from the Blue light card scheme.
We will welcome and be pleased to provide a full tour, share our school's journey, and answer any questions you may have.
If you would like to explore this unique opportunity further, please contact us on 01375 672138 or send enquiries to clerk@giffardsprimary.thurrock.sch.uk
Please take care to complete the application in full as any incomplete applications will not be considered. CVs cannot be accepted. Please refer to the Job description and Person specification when completing your application.
Giffards Primary School is committed to the protection and safety of all pupils and adheres to the Safer Recruitment guidelines. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS criminal record check. This is a public facing role and the successful candidate must speak fluent English. In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines,
Information about the School
Giffards has been a primary school for 20 years and a standalone acdemy since 2014. We currently have 14 classes with 408 pupils. We are a welcoming, friendly and inclusive primary academy, where we nurture and celebrate the achievements of all of our children. We have a large, experienced team of teachers and LSAs as well as specialist Music and PE staff. We have invested heavily in ICT; all our classrooms have interactive screens as does our music room. Every child has access to their own chrome book as well as a set of headphones. All teaching staff have their own laptops which are used for planning and centralisation of information and resources.
Giffards Primary School continues to be a good school. The pupils at Giffards Primary School are walking, talking examples of the school’s values, particularly being caring and respectful. They build warm, supportive relationships with staff - Ofsted March 2022