Headteacher

Earlsfield Primary School, London, SW18 3QQ

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Start date: September 2026

• Closing date

  18 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £84,841 - £96,594 per annum (L16 - L22)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governing Board is looking for a motivated, results orientated individual who is keen to build on and continue to strive for excellence in delivering outcomes for all our pupils. We are looking for a collaborative leader, who has a track record of success, motivating, developing and leading best practice, inspiring both staff and pupils while maintaining the values and culture of the school and wider community in which it sits. This is an exciting opportunity for an existing Headteacher or a highly experienced Deputy Head to join a successful, high achieving school.

Earlsfield Primary School is a popular first choice in an area popular with young families. Based in South West London we benefit from proximity to excellent transport links, local amenities and facilities and an inclusive accessible environment for pupils and staff. Our pupil community is diverse, creative and innovative and our curriculum prides itself on reflecting the needs of its pupils, ensuring children enjoy coming to school and feel actively involved in their learning journeys. We believe the success of this is reflected in our consistently strong attainment outcomes nationally and within Wandsworth.

You will be joining an enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated staff and leadership team, alongside a highly committed Governing Board and PTA. The school benefits from well-established vision and values which sit at the heart of strategic planning. 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

We offer:

• a competitive salary
• a well-maintained building and facilities
• a fiscally secure base upon which to build
• a talented and dedicated staff and leadership team
• a strong, supportive and committed Governing Board
• a supportive Local Authority
• The opportunity to work regularly and meet with other Headteachers in Wandsworth primary schools
• Opportunities for training and further professional development

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, we would encourage you to visit our website and book a visit.

Please contact Michael Gava michael.gava@earlsfield.wandsworth.sch.uk to make an appointment during the weeks commencing January 5th or January 12th 2026.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 Lesley Lynch our Senior HR Officer, on 07929874351 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.

Closing Date: Sunday 18th January 2026 (at midnight)

Interview Date:Thursday 29th 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. References will be taken up for all candidates who are invited to interview as part of our safer recruitment procedures.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Wandsworth Application form.doc - 208 KB (opens in new tab)

2. Headteacher Recruitment pack - Earlsfield - Final.pdf - 1.07 MB (opens in new tab)

3. HR Covering Letter - HT - Earlsfield.docx - 127 KB (opens in new tab)

About Earlsfield Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 447 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Earlsfield Primary School website
• Email address: csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/earlsfield-primary-school

At Earlsfield our vision is to create an outstanding school where all members of the school community and other partners are committed to developing the children as ‘Bright Thinkers’ with ‘Bright Futures.’
Bright Thinkers at Earlsfield
• Are proud of their school and respectful of one another
• Support and encourage everyone to meet their full potential.
• Embrace diversity and have an appreciation of the wider world
• Promote the rights and responsibilities of the individual
• Are socially responsible and believe in our core school values.

Arranging a visit to Earlsfield Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.

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