Headteacher
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 January 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW15 4AA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | c089f955-b76f-4c82-b8c6-9910bd96fa29 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• education, curriculum design, assessment, and staff development to support all pupils.
• Has experience of or enthusiasm for forest school philosophy, or a willingness to champion it for the benefit of children’s learning and personal development.
• Is a confident communicator, able to engage effectively with pupils, parents, staff, governors, and the church community.
• Has excellent organisational, financial, and operational leadership skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and development of every child.
What the school offers its staff
Roehampton Church Forest School is a warm, inclusive Voluntary Aided Church of England primary school (3–11 years), serving our diverse Roehampton community.We are committed to providing a nurturing, stimulating, and child-centred environment, rooted in our Christian vision and values, where children flourish academically, socially, spiritually, and emotionally. Our Forest School provision gives every child the opportunity to learn deeply through nature, our forest school curriculum and outdoor experiences.
The school has a “Good” Ofsted rating (June 2023).
What We Offer:
• A supportive and committed leadership team and governing body.
• A school with a distinctive Christian identity and forest school ethos.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• Strong community links with the local church and Roehampton neighbourhood.
• A competitive pay s commensurate with experience.
• A caring, nurturing school community where children and staff are valued and supported.
Visits:
If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, we would encourage you to visit our School.
To arrange a visit please contact Nellisa Gooljar-King our Business manager on 020 8788 8650 or email - sbm@roehampton.wandsworth.sch.uk and make an appointment during 05 January upto 14 January 2026
Further details about the role
An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/
Alternatively, please contact Vanessa Lewis HR Officer, on 020 8871 5917 or email: csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk to receive an application pack or with enquiries regarding the application process.
Please send the completed application form to: csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Closing date: 18 January 2026 (at midnight)
Shortlisting 20 January 2026
Interviews: 27 January 2026
Please call 020 8871 8270 or email csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk and confirm the receipt of your application
Commitment to safeguarding
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. Please note that we do not accept CVs
• education, curriculum design, assessment, and staff development to support all pupils.
• Has experience of or enthusiasm for forest school philosophy, or a willingness to champion it for the benefit of children’s learning and personal development.
• Is a confident communicator, able to engage effectively with pupils, parents, staff, governors, and the church community.
• Has excellent organisational, financial, and operational leadership skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and development of every child.
What the school offers its staff
Roehampton Church Forest School is a warm, inclusive Voluntary Aided Church of England primary school (3–11 years), serving our diverse Roehampton community.We are committed to providing a nurturing, stimulating, and child-centred environment, rooted in our Christian vision and values, where children flourish academically, socially, spiritually, and emotionally. Our Forest School provision gives every child the opportunity to learn deeply through nature, our forest school curriculum and outdoor experiences.
The school has a “Good” Ofsted rating (June 2023).
What We Offer:
• A supportive and committed leadership team and governing body.
• A school with a distinctive Christian identity and forest school ethos.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• Strong community links with the local church and Roehampton neighbourhood.
• A competitive pay s commensurate with experience.
• A caring, nurturing school community where children and staff are valued and supported.
Visits:
If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, we would encourage you to visit our School.
To arrange a visit please contact Nellisa Gooljar-King our Business manager on 020 8788 8650 or email - sbm@roehampton.wandsworth.sch.uk and make an appointment during 05 January upto 14 January 2026
Further details about the role
An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/
Alternatively, please contact Vanessa Lewis HR Officer, on 020 8871 5917 or email: csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk to receive an application pack or with enquiries regarding the application process.
Please send the completed application form to: csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Closing date: 18 January 2026 (at midnight)
Shortlisting 20 January 2026
Interviews: 27 January 2026
Please call 020 8871 8270 or email csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk and confirm the receipt of your application
Commitment to safeguarding
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. Please note that we do not accept CVs