Career Opportunities
Merryhills Primary - Headteacher
Merryhills Primary School, Bincote Road, Enfield, EN2 7RE
Headteacher required September 2026
Leadership salary: L19 (£84,769) - L25 (£97,531) (Outer London)
Hours: Full time – permanent contract
Merryhills, a 3 form entry primary school for 4-11 year olds is a ‘respectful and friendly school with community at its heart’
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic, committed individual who has the motivation and passion to lead our school. The school would welcome applications from external candidates to bring fresh ideas and skills to the Trust.
Merryhills aims to provide a foundation for life in a happy, high achieving school, where all individuals embody the school values and who can ‘make a difference’ to the local community and wider world. The children are encouraged to be inquisitive, confident learners who have a love of learning. Staff work to ensure learning is challenging and inclusive in a learning environment which is calm and with good behaviour throughout. We know that children learn best when they feel safe and secure; we believe that each child’s school life is enhanced when there is a shared responsibility between the school and parents for the child’s development as a learner.
Merryhills is a Values Based Education Hub school which promotes active, global citizenship. We have an energetic and enthusiastic School Parliament which champions pupil voice and strives to provide a positive learning climate in the school. A strong emphasis is placed on the wider curriculum by offering enriching opportunities including participation in arts projects, performances and sporting events.
We are a school to which our whole school community, children, staff, parents and governors are proud to belong. We are a proud member of Attigo Academy Trust and work alongside the other schools to enhance the education of all pupils.
If you think you have the skills needed and the desire to work in a school such as this then we would like to hear from you.
The successful candidate will have:
● proven leadership and management skills with the ability to personify the school’s vision
● a passion to improve teaching and learning so all pupils are able to excel
● the ability to adapt to an ever-changing educational world
● the skills to be an excellent communicator with parents, pupils, staff and the wider community
● the ability to be a leader of learning who will promote a positive attitude in staff and pupils
● the ability to embrace the Trust’s vision and work alongside other Headteachers in the Trust to improve outcomes for all pupils across each of the schools
We can offer:
● a supportive environment to develop and grow your skills, strengths and leadership
● a strong Executive Board team who meet on a regular basis providing support to each school in the Trust
● a committed experienced group of Local Governors, Members and Trustees
● a welcoming, friendly, culturally diverse school with enthusiastic learners who enjoy learning and work hard
● the opportunity to innovate and be forward thinking
● a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All candidates are required to complete the school’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ declaration and the disclosure and barring (DBS) check.
Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the person specification and job description for this role. Additionally, we encourage you to review the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, available on our website: https://www.merryhills.net/docs/policies/2024_Child_protection_and_safeguarding_policy.pdf
Please refer to the Attigo website for other policies: https://attigoacademytrust.co.uk/Policies/
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Visits can be arranged on the following days to experience our unique school for yourself; Wednesday 25th March and Friday 27th March 2026. Please contact Catherine Lane, our CEO via email: hr@attigoacademytrust.co.uk to make an appointment.
A Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form can be downloaded below:
For the Headteacher Recruitment Pack please ‘Click Here’
For the Application Form please ‘Click Here'
Completed application forms should be emailed to hr@attigoacademytrust.co.uk
Closing Date: Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 9am
Shortlisting: Thursday 9th April 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 14th April 2026
Please note CVs will not be accepted
