We are delighted to invite applications for the role of Headteacher at Fryent Primary School—an exciting opportunity to lead a vibrant and inclusive school committed to excellence, equity, and aspiration for all pupils.

• Over the last decade Fryent Primary, has seen major changes, in particular transforming from 4FE to 3FE whilst establishing and developing The Opal School, an Additionally Resourced Provision serving pupils with autism. The Opal is highly respected by users and the Local Authority. Fryent Primary serves a diverse community.
• A recent Ofsted Inspection highlighted areas of good practice but noted areas requiring improvement, particularly Early Years Provision. The Headship at Fryent therefore offers a great opportunity for someone who has drive and determination, to move the school forward and to achieve excellence which Governors and other stakeholders believe is attainable

Some of the key challenges are:

• Whilst the Curriculum was assessed to be ambitious and some subjects delivered effectively, there are inconsistencies that need to addressed
• We continue to draw pupils from a wider catchment and mobility is high. Some 70% of our pupils come from homes where English is an additional language. The loss of school time during the pandemic has had an impact. We need to accelerate progress in the early years, especially in language acquisition, to provide a good foundation for later learning.

Alongside these challenges there are some exciting opportunities:

• The stable senior leadership has put effort into coaching and mentoring and staff have generally responded well. We are looking for a Head who has a track record of developing staff and helping them to grow. The school building, having been enhanced and expanded, is well designed for teaching and learning.
• Despite financial pressures Fryent’s finances have been managed well and provides scope for innovative thinking.
• There is further scope for development of our Opal School providing opportunities for training & staff development. We can strengthen links with other SEN units and schools in the local area. Fryent was the first school in Brent to develop an ARP for pupils with special needs and the Borough is now establishing other ARPs following the Fryent model.

We are seeking a leader who shares our commitment to high standards, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Please contact Ross Laird at rlaird@academicis.co.uk or via 07901 585959 to have a confidential conversation or to arrange a visit to the school.