Headteacher in Kent

Warlingham Village Primary School is seeking an inspiring and committed Headteacher to build on Warlingham’s remarkable success and lead the school confidently into its next chapter.

Your Opportunity

As Headteacher, you will lead Warlingham Village Primary School, a caring, inclusive and ambitious school at the heart of its village community. Recently judged Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted (January 2025), the school provides a strong platform from which you will build on existing strengths, set clear strategic direction and continue to drive excellence in teaching, learning and outcomes for all pupils.

You will nurture a positive professional culture where staff are supported, challenged and empowered to grow, underpinned by robust safeguarding and accountability. This rewarding headship will suit a leader who values close partnerships with parents, governors and the wider community, and who believes that strong relationships and a genuine sense of belonging are central to an outstanding primary education.

We welcome empathetic, emotionally intelligent candidates driven by a clear moral purpose and a passion for supporting children and young people. At GLF Schools, we strive for an inclusive environment where staff and children are comfortable expressing their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on race, sex, gender reassignment, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion/belief.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a large Multi Academy Trust that comprises 43 schools (Primary and Secondary) across the Southeast of England with a large central team of talented and passionate specialists.

What We Are Looking for:

• An experienced senior leader (Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or equivalent) with a strong primary background
• A proven track record of raising standards and securing excellent outcomes for all pupils
• A clear understanding of high‑quality teaching, learning and curriculum across the primary phase
• Strong leadership of people, with experience of performance management, coaching and team development
• The ability to manage resources, staffing and budgets effectively and sustainably
• A confident communicator who builds positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and partners
• A resilient, reflective and values‑driven leader committed to inclusion, equity and safeguarding
• A passion for professional development - for yourself and for others

About Warlingham Village Primary School

Warlingham Village Primary School is a thriving one-form entry primary school serving children aged 4–11, set at the heart of the Warlingham community in Surrey. Our School sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, known as the Chalklands Cluster, which is overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Warlingham Village, our cluster includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, Whyteleafe Primary School, Hillcroft Primary School, and Marden Lodge Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster and beyond, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils

Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness

43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England

We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity

Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

Our Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive teaching pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Pay Range: GLF Leadership Range – L13 - L19

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

Closing date: 10th May 2026

Interview date: 18th May 2026

To arrange a visit to the school, please contact Erin Cornell, Recruitment Partner - details can be found on the attached Job Description.

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date. Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.