Whybridge Infant School
Ford Lane, Rainham, RM13 7AR
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Head Teacher: Miss S K Longhurst
Head Teacher
Salary Range: L15-L21
Permanent
Required for September 2026
Whybridge Infant School holds a strong place in the local community as a maintained school, and we are seeking a leader who will continue to strengthen these ties while fostering an environment where every child and member of staff can thrive. Our governors are ambitious for the school to be the best it can be and are committed to supporting and investing in our staff to achieve this together.
We can offer you: ∙
* happy and motivated children
* a friendly and inclusive working environment
* a strong and supportive leadership team and governing body
* a dedicated and caring staff
* good commuter access by road or rail
* strong partnerships with parents, carers and our local community
We are looking for someone who has a commitment to putting children first and who:
* will enable them to achieve their full potential
* has a calm, resilient, empathetic and 'hands on' approach
* has a commitment to improving achievement and understands the strategies necessary to deliver high learning standards
* Is a highly skilled teacher with substantial leadership experience
* has eff ective listening and communication skills
* Will work with our committed, experienced team to build on the school's existing strengths and continue driving improvement so that every child receives the highest quality education.
* has a commitment to professional development of all members of the school community
* has the vision to promote the highest standards of pupil achievement and behaviour.
Ofsted 2023 found Whybridge Infant School to be a Good school where pupils really enjoy coming to school. The curriculum is ambitious and pupils behave well and there is a real sense of peacefulness and calm.
'Learning together to make a difference'
We encourage you to visit the school so that you can see our enthusiastic and creative pupils in a fantastic learning environment. We will be pleased to show interested applicants around the school and answer any further questions you might have.
If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school office on or - to make arrangements.
Closing date: Midnight 22nd Febrary 2026
Interview : 12th March 2026
Whybridge Infant School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that work with us. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.
This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure.