Headteacher

St Mary Magdalen’s is a thriving and friendly small school at the heart of a welcoming and inclusive Catholic community in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and the Archdiocese of Southwark. 

The Governing Board wish to appoint a dynamic and inspiring leader to work in partnership with our highly skilled, dedicated and caring staff, a supportive governing board and happy, motivated children.

St Mary Magdalen's offers a particularly warm and nurturing environment. Our children are happy, enthusiastic and eager to learn. There is a lovely village feel to our school, which is at the heart of our local community and we have exceptional support from our parents. We are fortunate indeed to be right next door to our beautiful Parish church, which provides wonderful opportunities for whole school Masses and regular visits from our Parish priest, supporting our teachers and working with our children in class. At the same time, we are a diverse and inclusive community, with children of a range of faiths and backgrounds, all supported by our guiding commitment to quality of education for all.

We strongly recommend a visit to our school, so you can experience first-hand the special feeling that is remarked on by so many of our visitors. Come and feel the energy and vibrancy that makes our school so special.

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

• will put children at the heart of all they do, with a passion for developing children’s love of learning
• will build on our high standards of attainment and achievement, to drive improvements in teaching and learning
• will work collaboratively with staff and governors, to develop our school vision to achieve the best possible academic and pastoral outcomes for all our children
• will be flexible, resilient and capable of managing a wide range of responsibilities
• will value and develop our engrained culture of nurturing every child
• is a confident, aspirational leader, with an ability to build successful and trusting relationships at all levels, and with all partners
• is a practising Catholic who supports the school’s Catholic ethos
• above all will lead us in our mission to shape our community and the lives of the wonderful children entrusted to us

In return we can offer:

• enthusiastic, considerate pupils, who are keen to learn
• committed, capable, and passionate staff
• a happy and caring working environment, rooted in our Catholic mission
• a supportive school community of governors and parents

School tours: Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange a time to see for yourself our special school community, of which we are all so proud.

Closing date: 25th April at 12pm

Interviews: 7th May 2024

Note that applications must be made on the Catholic Education Service application form. This ensures that safer recruitment guidelines can be followed.

In accordance with KCSIE we may conduct an online search for applicants who have been shortlisted.

 No CVs will be accepted.

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service Application and provide at least two referees and provide proof of right to work in the UK.

School Address:

St. Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Primary School, Worple Street, Mortlake, London, SW14 8HE.

020 8876 6679

admin@st-marymagdalens.richmond.sch.uk