Interim Headteacher

About The Role

St Luke’s CE Primary School

Radnor Street, Islington, London EC1V 3SJ

Tel: 0207 253 3880

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.st-lukesislington.co.uk

Interim Headteacher

Full time, Interim

Start Date: As soon as possible, for a handover period 13 th -17 th April

Salary: L15 – L21 (£82,888 to £94,491 pa)

St Luke’s is a fantastic school that provide excellent educational opportunities and outcomes in the heart of EC1. There is exceptional energy and commitment on the part of the staff team and St Luke’s is a truly happy setting for adults and children, with excellent results.

We work closely with other local primary schools, and in particular we work with Moreland School which is currently federated with St Luke’s, with the Headteachers of St Luke’s and Moreland working together under the strategic direction of the federation governing board.

We are looking for an Interim Headteacher to join us as soon as possible, for a handover period from 13 th – 17 th April. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled leader to guide our school through its next stage of development.

The successful candidates will take full responsibility of the school, ensuring high standards and driving further improvement.

About Us

St Luke’s is a church school that welcomes children from all faiths and none, here to serve our community. We are fully committed to delivering a high-quality Christian education based upon the teachings of Jesus as we actively prepare children for their life.

The school is conveniently situated in the heart of Islington and serves a vibrant, diverse community. It is currently part of a federation with a Moreland School. Our federation was created to support Moreland School, which St Luke’s has successfully done, and we are now looking to the next stage of St Luke’s journey as a church school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide effective strategic and operational leadership across the school.
• Ensure high-quality teaching, learning and pastoral provision.
• Maintain strong safeguarding practices and statutory improvement.
• Support, motivate, and develop staff at all levels.
  
  
  

We are looking for:

• Experienced senior leader with a proven track record of school improvement.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and team-leadership skills.
• Able to start immediately for an effective handover period with the current Headteacher from 13 th – 17 th April.
  
  
  

Further Details

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 15 th March 2026

To arrange a visit to the school please contact the school office on 020 7253 2880. Shortlisted candidates will be able to visit the school if they did not have the chance to do so prior to the application deadline.

For an informal discussion, please contact the Headteacher of St Luke’s, Tom O’Donnell on 020 7253 3880, or the Chair of Governors, Ruth Grant on 07710 620434.

How To Apply

Please download the LDBS Application Form below and return your completed form including your personal statement to [email protected] .

CVs will not be accepted.

St Luke’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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