Headteacher

Christ Church C of E Primary School

Nurturing lifelong learners with God's guidance

primary Leadership
Location: Purley
Contract type: Full time
Salary range: Leadership scale
Interview date: 22nd April 2026
Posted 1 week ago

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Headteacher

Purley Nursery School and Christ Church C of E Primary School endeavour to
give a rich and diverse education encompassed by Christian values, where
children develop a lasting enthusiasm for learning.

To achieve this, the schools:

provide a high standard of education which is inclusive, rich, varied and ensures that all children are empowered to develop their individual skills
and talents
provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment where every child is valued and has equal access to curricula
have clear behaviour guidelines for all members of the schools’ communities
communicate clearly with and between children, parents/carers, staff and the wider community

In addition, Christ Church C of E Primary School helps the development of Christian faith and values through teaching,
worship and learning about each other. For this reason, the governors are looking to appoint a practicing Christian who, by personal example and professional leadership, will ensure that the Christian ethos, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ permeates all aspects of life of Christ Church C of E Primary School.

Providing professional leadership and working closely with staff, parents/carers, governors, Southwark Diocese and the local authority, the Executive Head Teacher will lead the schools with a clear vision for improvement and success and manage the available resources to raise achievement and, by inspiring excellence, ensure that the children receive the highest standard of education.

For Christ Church C of E Primary School, the strategic vision and development stems from the educational mission of the Christian Church, which is reflected in the vision
statement and school improvement plans. For the Nursery School, the vision and ethos are drawn from the shared common values of the Schools but are expressed without reference to Christianity.

The Executive Head Teacher, accountable to the governing body, provides vision, leadership and direction for both schools and ensures they are managed
and organised to meet aims and targets. In partnership with the senior leadership team, the Executive Head Teacher will lead the academic, spiritual, moral, social, emotional and cultural welfare and development of the children at the schools.

Applications must be submitted using our form which can be downloaded from the school’s website at https://christchurch.croydon.sch.uk/about-us-2/staff-vacancies/ This includes a section on faith commitment and requires candidates to give the name of a referee to support their Church affiliation.

Visits to the schools are encouraged by arrangement. Please contact the Chair of Governors to arrange a visit. When contacting please indicate a few dates when you could visit and we will arrange for governors to show you around. Please note the schools are closed from 27th March for the Easter Holiday.

Completed applications can be emailed to
chairofgov@christchurch.croydon.sch.uk or delivered to:
Purley Partnership Federation Chair of Governors
Christ Church C of E Primary School
Montpelier Road
Purley
CR8 1QE

Closing date for applications is 1:00 pm, 13th April 2026.