Job Description

Overview:

School: Kenmore Park Infant & Nursery School
Address: Moorhouse Road, Kenton, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 9JA
Website: https://www.kpins.harrow.sch.uk

Acting Headteacher

(Minimum of two terms with the possibility of extending for a further period)

School Group: 3
Salary range: Point 11 - 24 (max) on the leadership scale (Outer London)
Full Time
Required from: April 2025
No additional allowances

Kenmore Park Infant & Nursery School is an inclusive school focusing on the development of the whole child.

Kenmore Park Infant & Nursery School is a successful and aspirational multicultural school with the capacity for four forms of entry. The school also has a 52 place nursery offering 15 hours per week over two 3 hours per day sessions term time only morning and afternoon. The school leaders are highly ambitious for its learners and staffThe substantive Headteacher is due to retire at the end of the spring term 2026 after more than 24 years as head of the school. The Federated Governing Body of Kenmore Park Schools are looking to put in place interim arrangements creating the post of Acting Headteacher to oversee the school for at least two terms (with the possibility of extending the role for a further term), with a handover period to support transition in March 2026. This is due to the possible amalgamation of the Infant School with the Junior School. Experienced person required to take on the role of Acting Headteacher on site full time from the start of the summer term 2026 (14.04.26)

We can offer:

A happy and vibrant school at the heart of the community with outstanding children and well maintained facilities Pupils who are friendly, positive about their learning and keen to succeed Supportive, hardworking and dedicated parents, staff and governors who care passionately about the school and the community An experienced and visionary School Leadership Team and excellent opportunities for professional development and skills to support teaching and learning. The opportunity to make a real contribution to early development and the lives of our future generation.

About you:

Governors are looking for a school leader to:

Provide inspirational and robust leadership of school during a period of change; Implement the school vision, ethos and values; Lead and support the development of teaching & learning across the school in line with agreed school improvement plan; Lead and support implementation of curriculum improvement initiatives in line with agreed school improvement plan; Lead and support the drive to improve standard of pupil outcomes, particularly SEND, PP, EAL, more able; Implement and monitor impact of school improvement plan; Work closely with Governors and key personnel to review expenditure and implement plan for reduction in staffing expenditure; Support all staff with understanding and carrying out their roles and responsibilities effectively; Support middle and senior leaders in strategic development of their roles, understanding how to lead with impact and accountability; Work with senior leaders on the day to day running of the school; Implement performance management policy and procedures, ensuring appropriate support is in place as required; Support staff with managing workload, work/life balance and wellbeing; Maintain partnerships across the Kenmore Park Infant & Nursery community and beyond - stakeholders, LA, cluster Heads, Harrow primary heads; Lead ongoing focus on Ofsted-readiness; Liaise with substantive Headteacher of the Junior School;

How to apply:

For further details and to look around our exciting school, please contact the school office on 020 8204 8759.


Kenmore Park Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to the post is subject to an enhanced DBS and background checks, social media checks and references

Interviews

allocated based on a demonstrate that the application meets the shortlisting requirement.
Application form is available to download from the school website: www.kpins.harrow.sch.uk. (

Teaching staff application form)

Any enquires please contact Mrs. Nathwani on 02082048759.

Completed application forms to be emailed to: office@kpins.harrow.sch.uk
By the closing dates: 9 a.m. on Monday 17th November 2025
Shortlisting week commencing 24th November 2025
Interviews week commencing 8th December 2025.
An equal opportunities employer.
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