Headteacher
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE13 7QP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6082e572-b7e4-40b3-838d-094c21625567 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a leader whose passion and experience demonstrates:
• A commitment to securing strong outcomes for all learners.
• Leading, supporting, and upskilling school staff to consistently deliver an innovative and challenging curriculum.
We are looking for candidates with experience of the following
• Experience of leading a school as a Headteacher.
• Successful design and implementation of whole-school development projects that have delivered a high-impact improvement on school-wide pupil outcomes.
Qualifications Essential
• Qualified teacher status
• Degree
• Evidence of professional development linked to headship and leadership (e.g., Masters Level qualification)
• Leadership qualifications (e.g., NPQH)
Desirable
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• a fully inclusive setting where staff are committed to helping every child succeed
• professional development opportunities tailored to the aspirations of the successful candidate
• support and mentorship from an experience Executive Headteacher
• committed governors who empower leaders to meet the governing board’s aspirations for our children
Further details about the role
We are a medium sized school operating on the border of Greenwich and Lewisham. We demand commitment to collaboration, as the role includes active participation in a high-performing partnership with two other schools and their Head teachers, driving shared, strategic initiatives
Inclusive Ambitious Collaborative
If these 3 words fully align with your vision for primary education, then please read the rest of this pack to find out more about our school and the role we are advertising.
Commitment to safeguarding
As a caring organisation with direct responsibility for children, our first concern must be the welfare of every child in our care. There may be occasions when we have to consult with other agencies even before we contact parents, particularly in relation to child protection concerns. Should this be necessary, then we will ensure that we speak to parents about any concerns that we have raised at an appropriate time. The procedures we follow form part of our statutory duty and have been issued by the Greenwich Safeguarding Children Partnership.
We are seeking a leader whose passion and experience demonstrates:
• A commitment to securing strong outcomes for all learners.
• Leading, supporting, and upskilling school staff to consistently deliver an innovative and challenging curriculum.
We are looking for candidates with experience of the following
• Experience of leading a school as a Headteacher.
• Successful design and implementation of whole-school development projects that have delivered a high-impact improvement on school-wide pupil outcomes.
Qualifications Essential
• Qualified teacher status
• Degree
• Evidence of professional development linked to headship and leadership (e.g., Masters Level qualification)
• Leadership qualifications (e.g., NPQH)
Desirable
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• a fully inclusive setting where staff are committed to helping every child succeed
• professional development opportunities tailored to the aspirations of the successful candidate
• support and mentorship from an experience Executive Headteacher
• committed governors who empower leaders to meet the governing board’s aspirations for our children
Further details about the role
We are a medium sized school operating on the border of Greenwich and Lewisham. We demand commitment to collaboration, as the role includes active participation in a high-performing partnership with two other schools and their Head teachers, driving shared, strategic initiatives
Inclusive Ambitious Collaborative
If these 3 words fully align with your vision for primary education, then please read the rest of this pack to find out more about our school and the role we are advertising.
Commitment to safeguarding
As a caring organisation with direct responsibility for children, our first concern must be the welfare of every child in our care. There may be occasions when we have to consult with other agencies even before we contact parents, particularly in relation to child protection concerns. Should this be necessary, then we will ensure that we speak to parents about any concerns that we have raised at an appropriate time. The procedures we follow form part of our statutory duty and have been issued by the Greenwich Safeguarding Children Partnership.