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Headteacher

Brandlehow Primary School, London, SW15 2ED

This job expired on 16 April 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  Required for September 2023

• Closing date

  16 April 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
  • Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £70,934 - £80,862 (Group 3 - L15 - L21)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an exceptional leader for an exceptional school.

Brandlehow School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dedicated and inspirational new Headteacher with a vision for excellence and innovation.

The Governing board is looking for an ambitious, innovative leader to build on our current success. They will have experience of senior leadership, a proven track record of achieving excellent outcomes for pupils, and the professional leadership and strategic direction to take the school forward in the next phase of its journey. Brandlehow is also currently the Lead School for the Wandsworth Primary Schools' Consortium (WPSC) for their School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme.

You will be joining an enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated staff and leadership team, alongside a highly committed Governing Board and Parent/Carer Teacher Association. Children at Brandlehow enjoy learning and want to come to school every day. The school has a strong vision and values which drive all our key initiatives; applicants should demonstrate how they believe they can build on the school’s successes and make their own mark on the school.

What the school offers its staff

Alongside working with our positive, welcoming and diverse community, we offer:

• a well-resourced learning and working environment in a great location
• a talented and dedicated staffing and leadership team
• a strong, supportive and committed governing board
• a salary package commensurate with the size of the school
• access to a full employee assistance programme aligned to the school’s insurance programme
• a supportive Local Authority
• access to the Council’s cycle2work scheme through salary sacrifice
• the opportunity to work regularly with other Wandsworth primary schools
• bespoke training and development opportunities

The best way to get a feel for our school is to come along and visit us and understand what makes us special and how your aspirations will fit with us.

Please contact Victoria Smith victoria.smith@brandlehow.wandsworth.sch.uk to make an appointment during the week commencing 27 March 2023.

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/

Application forms and further details are also available on our School’s website - https://www.brandlehowschool.org.uk, under the vacancies section

Alternatively, please contact Alison Duke Senior HR Officer, on 07929 874 353 or email: csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk to receive an application pack or with enquiries regarding the application process.

Completed applications should be submitted to: csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.

Please call 020 8871 8270 or email csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk and confirm the receipt of your application

Closing Date: Midnight 16 April 2023 (at Midnight)

Interview Date: Monday 24 April 2023

Commitment to safeguarding

Brandlehow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Please note that we do not accept CVs

This job post has expired.

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Brandlehow Headteacher Application Pack.pdf - 4.86 MB (opens in new tab)

About Brandlehow Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 354 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Brandlehow Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: victoria.smith@brandlehow.wandsworth.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0208 874 5429
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brandlehow-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Brandlehow School is a vibrant and thriving, over-subscribed two form entry primary school conveniently located in Putney. We provide a relevant, creative and inclusive curriculum which raises achievement, encourages all children to have a love of learning and inspires them to succeed in all they do. Our school prides itself on its belief in diversity, inclusivity, its focus on wellbeing for all and the best interests and the highest ambitions for all pupils, as our guiding principles. We have an excellent reputation for our SEND provision and a passion for achieving the best possible outcomes for all children.

Arranging a visit to Brandlehow Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email victoria.smith@brandlehow.wandsworth.sch.uk.

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