Headteacher
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 January 2026 |
| Location: | Sutton, Surrey, SM1 3DA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0e4f97c8-5ac4-4edb-894a-14b7c0e1f3c8 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
• continue to drive our strong Christian ethos, as exemplified by our ‘Excellent’ 2022 SIAMS grading
• have the ambition and drive to continue our whole-school improvement journey and commitment to outstanding success in all areas of school life
• possess exceptional leadership, management and interpersonal skills
MAIN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Shaping the Future
➢ To implement the school’s Vision and Ethos, in partnership with the Governing Body,
staff and wider community, so that these are embedded within everyday practice
throughout the school
➢ To work with the Governing Body to develop and deliver strategic plans for the
school which have children and learning at their heart to take the school into its next
phase of development - maintaining momentum and excellence and retaining a
safeguarding-first approach to all developments.
➢ To take the school forward in light of our recent successful Ofsted and SIAMS
inspections where we received the highest grades possible, working to ensure the
school is aligned with the new Ofsted framework to achieve the new ‘exceptional’
rating
➢ To be committed to the future of the school’s community, able to anticipate and
respond to changes in the demographics of the area, existing funding challenges and
potential further restrictions, changing education policy and wider socio-economic
situation, ensuring that the vision of the school and needs of the community are at
the core of strategic planning
➢ To continue to develop the school’s reputation as a SEND centre of excellence and to
respond to the challenges presented by an increasing range of needs within the
pupil intake year on year
➢ To improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils, ensuring the needs of all vulnerable
groups are met and exceeded, whether SEND, PPG or boy-girl imbalances
➢ To develop and maintain the school’s premises and outdoor space to meet the
needs of the curriculum and enhance pupils’ school experience and learning; this
includes longstanding plans to introduce a MUGA (multi-use games area) to the
school
➢ To be ambitious for the school and its potential, seeking ways to maximise and build
on its core assets to the advantage of pupils, staff and wider community
Leadership and Management
To shape a collaborative learning culture, in which children and staff feel valued and are
understood, encouraged, inspired and equipped
➢ To produce and implement clear, evidence-based development plans and policies for
the future of the school
➢ To ensure sustainable financial and resource management, including long-term
financial planning to support the vision of the school, in partnership with the Governing
Body
➢ Create a culture of robust and pro-active safeguarding throughout the school, as well as
safer recruitment and ensuring all staff understand their role
➢ To train and retain, motivate and inspire staff, including regular feedback, development
opportunities, empowerment and performance management
➢ To be a supportive and encouraging leader for staff, helping them maintain an
appropriate work-life balance
➢ To support and enhance the Christian distinctiveness of the school by word and
example.
➢ To work effectively with and be accountable to the Governing Body
➢ To ensure the school complies with all relevant legal and statutory frameworks and
policies.
Teaching, Learning and Standards
To ensure the school provides an engaging learning environment and a creative and
broad curriculum which reflects the children who learn here and enables all children to
achieve their full potential and incorporating rich PSHE / SMSC curricula to help keep
children safe and prepare them for life in modern Britain
➢ To ensure high standards of teaching and learning throughout the school and across the
curriculum
➢ To maintain a consistent focus on pupil achievement, monitoring, tracking and
reporting on progress and attainment, including accurate and timely reporting to the
Governing Body
➢ To maintain high aspirations for and expectations of the whole school community, in a
supportive environment
➢ To identify areas for ongoing school development by monitoring and evaluating the
performance of the school through self-evaluation and external review
➢ To maintain a culture in which children are enabled to grow academically, socially and
spiritually, recognising that children need more than academic knowledge
➢ To deliver high standards of teaching, learning and aspiration for pupils with SEND
➢ To ensure effective planning, allocation, support and evaluation of staff work, ensuring
they are motivated and empowered, with clear delegation of tasks
➢ To make the most of the school’s location to provide wide-ranging experiences which
inspire a joy of discovery and give children the widest possible chance to excel
➢ To ensure high standards of behaviour and attendance are maintained
Community
➢ To lead and sustain community-building initiatives, bringing pupils, parents/carers, staff
and parish together in a happy, welcoming, Christian school
➢ To build on the school’s position in Sutton, seeing the school as both a servant of and
resource for the people of the local area
➢ To ensure parents/carers and pupils are well informed about school life, values, progress
and the curriculum and are involved in supporting and encouraging children’s progress
➢ To support and develop a cohesive and strong staff team, ensuring ASB is a place where
people want to work, grow and deliver their best
➢ To embrace the deep links with the local parish, ensuring faith continues to be at the
heart of ASB
➢ To actively engage with other schools and organisations in the interests of enriching the
school and its value to the wider community, as well as collaboration with multi-agency
partners in the best interests of pupil welfare and safeguarding
➢ To ensure effective liaison with Southwark Diocesan Board of Education and the London
Borough of Sutton
Equality and Inclusion
➢ To ensure the school delivers on its duties under the Equality Act 2010, particularly with
regard to the provisions therein for schools with a religious character.
➢ To promote equality and inclusion in all aspects of school life and ensure a positive
environment in which diversity is embraced
➢ To actively work to fulfil the school's mission to ensure that each child reaches their full
potential and leaves our school with confidence and hope, with particular respect to
children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
➢ Ensuring the unique vulnerabilities of pupils with SEND needs are addressed within the
school’s safeguarding framework
➢ To deliver a broad, diverse curriculum which reflects and engages the children who learn
here
➢ To train and equip staff to meet the needs of all children, including those with SEND
➢ To implement the SEND Code of Practice and the school’s SEND plans to ensure that
pupils’ needs are fully met
➢ To manage SEND resources to ensure they are targeted, monitored and evaluated for
best value
➢ To foster a Christian vision of culture of equality, diversity and inclusion across the staff
team
➢ To continuously assess and improve the accessibility of premises and curriculum to all
pupil
Safeguarding
➢ Ensure a culture of safeguarding that is driven from the top with a visible commitment
to reducing risks and keeping children safe with no compromise
➢ Commitment to safer recruitment to ensuring a culture where low-level concerns can be
freely reported in order to retain all pieces of the safeguarding jigsaw
➢ To commit to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people, have a
thorough knowledge of all safeguarding policy and procedures and ensure safeguarding
is at the heart of all policy and practice in the school
➢ To be part of the Designated Safeguarding Lead team and potentially the Senior DSL for
the school
➢ To have the ability to train, mentor, and challenge staff on their safeguarding practice to
ensure it is of the highest standard
➢ To ensure staff have all thenecessary safeguarding training and are equipped to fulfil
their safeguarding roles
Ethics and Professional Conduct
➢ To demonstrate consistently high standards of principled and professional conduct, to
meet the teachers’ standards and be responsible for providing the conditions in which
teachers can fulfil them. Headteachers must uphold and demonstrate the Seven
Principles of Conduct in Public Life (Nolan Principles) at all times.
➢ Be familiar with the Headteacher’s Standards and uphold them at all times in relation to
school culture, teaching, curriculum and assessment, behaviour, additional and special
educational needs, professional development, organisational management, school
improvement, working in partnership, governance and accountability.
➢ To be responsible for ensuring the school embodies its vision and ethos.
This job description is not exhaustive and roles and responsibilities may be amended
following discussion with the Head. It should be read in conjunction with the range of
duties and responsibilities of Headteachers as set out in the Headteacher’s Standards and
the Teacher’s Pay and Conditions document.
What the school offers its staff
• the challenge of taking our school to even higher levels, having achieved an excellent Ofsted result in 2025 with no areas of development
• a nurturing environment with high expectations for pupils and staff
• excellent opportunities for professional development
• a strong, committed staff team and supportive Governing Body
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement: All Saints Benhilton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. At All Saints Benhilton we believe in, and are fully committed to Equality and Opportunity for all. All successful appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The successful candidate will:
• continue to drive our strong Christian ethos, as exemplified by our ‘Excellent’ 2022 SIAMS grading
• have the ambition and drive to continue our whole-school improvement journey and commitment to outstanding success in all areas of school life
• possess exceptional leadership, management and interpersonal skills
MAIN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Shaping the Future
➢ To implement the school’s Vision and Ethos, in partnership with the Governing Body,
staff and wider community, so that these are embedded within everyday practice
throughout the school
➢ To work with the Governing Body to develop and deliver strategic plans for the
school which have children and learning at their heart to take the school into its next
phase of development - maintaining momentum and excellence and retaining a
safeguarding-first approach to all developments.
➢ To take the school forward in light of our recent successful Ofsted and SIAMS
inspections where we received the highest grades possible, working to ensure the
school is aligned with the new Ofsted framework to achieve the new ‘exceptional’
rating
➢ To be committed to the future of the school’s community, able to anticipate and
respond to changes in the demographics of the area, existing funding challenges and
potential further restrictions, changing education policy and wider socio-economic
situation, ensuring that the vision of the school and needs of the community are at
the core of strategic planning
➢ To continue to develop the school’s reputation as a SEND centre of excellence and to
respond to the challenges presented by an increasing range of needs within the
pupil intake year on year
➢ To improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils, ensuring the needs of all vulnerable
groups are met and exceeded, whether SEND, PPG or boy-girl imbalances
➢ To develop and maintain the school’s premises and outdoor space to meet the
needs of the curriculum and enhance pupils’ school experience and learning; this
includes longstanding plans to introduce a MUGA (multi-use games area) to the
school
➢ To be ambitious for the school and its potential, seeking ways to maximise and build
on its core assets to the advantage of pupils, staff and wider community
Leadership and Management
To shape a collaborative learning culture, in which children and staff feel valued and are
understood, encouraged, inspired and equipped
➢ To produce and implement clear, evidence-based development plans and policies for
the future of the school
➢ To ensure sustainable financial and resource management, including long-term
financial planning to support the vision of the school, in partnership with the Governing
Body
➢ Create a culture of robust and pro-active safeguarding throughout the school, as well as
safer recruitment and ensuring all staff understand their role
➢ To train and retain, motivate and inspire staff, including regular feedback, development
opportunities, empowerment and performance management
➢ To be a supportive and encouraging leader for staff, helping them maintain an
appropriate work-life balance
➢ To support and enhance the Christian distinctiveness of the school by word and
example.
➢ To work effectively with and be accountable to the Governing Body
➢ To ensure the school complies with all relevant legal and statutory frameworks and
policies.
Teaching, Learning and Standards
To ensure the school provides an engaging learning environment and a creative and
broad curriculum which reflects the children who learn here and enables all children to
achieve their full potential and incorporating rich PSHE / SMSC curricula to help keep
children safe and prepare them for life in modern Britain
➢ To ensure high standards of teaching and learning throughout the school and across the
curriculum
➢ To maintain a consistent focus on pupil achievement, monitoring, tracking and
reporting on progress and attainment, including accurate and timely reporting to the
Governing Body
➢ To maintain high aspirations for and expectations of the whole school community, in a
supportive environment
➢ To identify areas for ongoing school development by monitoring and evaluating the
performance of the school through self-evaluation and external review
➢ To maintain a culture in which children are enabled to grow academically, socially and
spiritually, recognising that children need more than academic knowledge
➢ To deliver high standards of teaching, learning and aspiration for pupils with SEND
➢ To ensure effective planning, allocation, support and evaluation of staff work, ensuring
they are motivated and empowered, with clear delegation of tasks
➢ To make the most of the school’s location to provide wide-ranging experiences which
inspire a joy of discovery and give children the widest possible chance to excel
➢ To ensure high standards of behaviour and attendance are maintained
Community
➢ To lead and sustain community-building initiatives, bringing pupils, parents/carers, staff
and parish together in a happy, welcoming, Christian school
➢ To build on the school’s position in Sutton, seeing the school as both a servant of and
resource for the people of the local area
➢ To ensure parents/carers and pupils are well informed about school life, values, progress
and the curriculum and are involved in supporting and encouraging children’s progress
➢ To support and develop a cohesive and strong staff team, ensuring ASB is a place where
people want to work, grow and deliver their best
➢ To embrace the deep links with the local parish, ensuring faith continues to be at the
heart of ASB
➢ To actively engage with other schools and organisations in the interests of enriching the
school and its value to the wider community, as well as collaboration with multi-agency
partners in the best interests of pupil welfare and safeguarding
➢ To ensure effective liaison with Southwark Diocesan Board of Education and the London
Borough of Sutton
Equality and Inclusion
➢ To ensure the school delivers on its duties under the Equality Act 2010, particularly with
regard to the provisions therein for schools with a religious character.
➢ To promote equality and inclusion in all aspects of school life and ensure a positive
environment in which diversity is embraced
➢ To actively work to fulfil the school's mission to ensure that each child reaches their full
potential and leaves our school with confidence and hope, with particular respect to
children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
➢ Ensuring the unique vulnerabilities of pupils with SEND needs are addressed within the
school’s safeguarding framework
➢ To deliver a broad, diverse curriculum which reflects and engages the children who learn
here
➢ To train and equip staff to meet the needs of all children, including those with SEND
➢ To implement the SEND Code of Practice and the school’s SEND plans to ensure that
pupils’ needs are fully met
➢ To manage SEND resources to ensure they are targeted, monitored and evaluated for
best value
➢ To foster a Christian vision of culture of equality, diversity and inclusion across the staff
team
➢ To continuously assess and improve the accessibility of premises and curriculum to all
pupil
Safeguarding
➢ Ensure a culture of safeguarding that is driven from the top with a visible commitment
to reducing risks and keeping children safe with no compromise
➢ Commitment to safer recruitment to ensuring a culture where low-level concerns can be
freely reported in order to retain all pieces of the safeguarding jigsaw
➢ To commit to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people, have a
thorough knowledge of all safeguarding policy and procedures and ensure safeguarding
is at the heart of all policy and practice in the school
➢ To be part of the Designated Safeguarding Lead team and potentially the Senior DSL for
the school
➢ To have the ability to train, mentor, and challenge staff on their safeguarding practice to
ensure it is of the highest standard
➢ To ensure staff have all thenecessary safeguarding training and are equipped to fulfil
their safeguarding roles
Ethics and Professional Conduct
➢ To demonstrate consistently high standards of principled and professional conduct, to
meet the teachers’ standards and be responsible for providing the conditions in which
teachers can fulfil them. Headteachers must uphold and demonstrate the Seven
Principles of Conduct in Public Life (Nolan Principles) at all times.
➢ Be familiar with the Headteacher’s Standards and uphold them at all times in relation to
school culture, teaching, curriculum and assessment, behaviour, additional and special
educational needs, professional development, organisational management, school
improvement, working in partnership, governance and accountability.
➢ To be responsible for ensuring the school embodies its vision and ethos.
This job description is not exhaustive and roles and responsibilities may be amended
following discussion with the Head. It should be read in conjunction with the range of
duties and responsibilities of Headteachers as set out in the Headteacher’s Standards and
the Teacher’s Pay and Conditions document.
What the school offers its staff
• the challenge of taking our school to even higher levels, having achieved an excellent Ofsted result in 2025 with no areas of development
• a nurturing environment with high expectations for pupils and staff
• excellent opportunities for professional development
• a strong, committed staff team and supportive Governing Body
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement: All Saints Benhilton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. At All Saints Benhilton we believe in, and are fully committed to Equality and Opportunity for all. All successful appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.