Principal

Parkfield Primary School · London, London

Principal at Parkfield Primary School, based in London, London. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
London, London
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
7 Sep 2026

Reference 057010fd690ac97ffda86650c42665051bd3c029

About the role

This is a role for someone who believes great school leadership is about understanding the community you serve, developing the people around you and creating an environment where every child can thrive.

Working closely with pupils, staff, families and the wider Trust, you'll lead the next stage of Parkfield's journey, building on strong foundations while continuing to strengthen teaching, learning, leadership and outcomes. You'll also play a visible role within the local community, developing partnerships that help children and families flourish.

We're looking for a leader who will embrace Parkfield's Therapeutic Thinking approach and lead with empathy, consistency and high expectations, creating a culture where children feel safe, staff feel supported and families know they're welcome.

This role would suit an experienced education leader who:

  • Builds trust with children, staff and families
  • Develops others and creates strong leadership teams
  • Balances empathy with high expectations
  • Leads sustained school improvement with children at the heart of every decision

Reference: 057010fd690ac97ffda86650c42665051bd3c029 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 7 Sep 2026 · Listed via Parkfield Primary School

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