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Headteacher

Southmead Primary School

Wandsworth

Salary:
£71,302 to £81,441
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2015 or January 2016
Apply by:
4 May 2015

Job overview

We are a Group 3, two-form entry school with a specialist centre for children with Autism and a popular Children’s Centre. We are located a short walk from Southfields Underground Station.

Following the retirement of our successful Headteacher, Governors are seeking to appoint an exceptional leader with vision and passion who will continue to drive the school forward and build on our existing strengths.

Southmead strives for all of its children to achieve their best and we wish to recruit someone who shares our values of believing in the whole child and our philosophy of making learning enjoyable. We celebrate diversity and are a fully inclusive school that responds to the needs of the community through an enriched and creative curriculum.

Our children and school community are looking for someone who:

  • has a clear strategic vision and solid track record in raising standards and improving school effectiveness, through strong leadership and management
  • is an experienced and creative leader, who puts children and the community at the centre of their vision
  • will lead, motivate, inspire and support all staff, children and parents within our school community
  • has high expectations of children’s achievements and behaviour
  • is passionate about developing our staff to ensure high-quality teaching that meets the needs of all children
  • is committed to developing our inclusive and nurturing ethos
  • has a clear understanding of financial management

We offer:

  • an immensely rewarding role
  • a strong and committed governing body
  • a hardworking and dedicated staff team
  • supportive and caring parents
  • attractive, well-resourced buildings and grounds
  • a supportive Local Authority

Visits to the school are essential – please contact Linda Squizzoni, Office Manager / PA to Headteacher on telephone number: - 020 8788 8901

School Visits: 20 & 27 April 2015
Closing date: 04 May 2015 (at midnight)
Shortlisting: 07 May 2015
Interview and assessment: 21 May 2015

For further information and to apply on-line visit https://jobs.wandsworth.gov.uk/ or contact Melania Fletcher HR Officer, on 020 8871 7967 7590 or csschools@wandsworth.gov.uk. CVs are not accepted.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

About Southmead Primary School

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Applications closed