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Headteacher
Evelina Hospital School, London, SE1 7EH28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- INNER LONDON (L20-L25) £92,447 - £103,211
What skills and experience we're looking for
VACANCY: HEADTEACHER
SCHOOL: EVELINA HOSPITAL SCHOOL
ACCOUNTABLE: THE GOVERNING BODY
DEPARTMENT: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
PAY RANGE: INNER LONDON (L20-L25) £92,447 - £103,211
CONTRACT TYPE: FULL TIME, PERMANENT
TERMS & CONDITIONS: NATIONAL AGREED TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY
We are seeking an exceptional, experienced and highly skilled leader to take on the role of Headteacher at our Hospital School. This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to lead a specialist hospital provision that supports delivering high‑quality, personalised education to children and young people during their hospital stay.
As we enter a significant period of strategic expansion and development, we are looking for a confident, compassionate and resilient professional with a strong track record of successfully leading schools through change and growth.
The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding leadership capability, strategic vision and the ability to inspire trust and confidence across a multi-disciplinary environment. They will be committed, adaptable and flexible in responding to the evolving demands of the school, ensuring stability, innovation and continued excellence while maintaining the highest standards of care and educational provision for some of our most vulnerable learners.
Applicants must complete all sections of the application form in full, including a personal statement of no more than two pages, stating clearly how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the criteria set out in the personal specification.
Incomplete applications and/or CVs will not be considered for shortlisting.
Please visit the school’s website’s Vacancies page, where you can download an application form and other relevant forms. More information about the school is also available on our website.
Your completed application form should be sent to recruitment@evelina.southwark.sch.uk
Deadline for applications is on Monday, 16th March 2026 at 09:00amShortlisted candidates will be informed by Thursday, 26th March, 2026
The selection process and interviews will take place at the school on week commencing Monday 20th April 2026
Candidates are warmly encouraged to take an informal opportunity to visit the school by contacting recruitment@evelina.southwark.sch.uk or telephoning the school on 020 7188 2267.
Optional group visits are offered on either Monday 9th March 8:00am or Friday 13 March 3:00pm
References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details supplied on your application form.
The Governors of Evelina Hospital School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
We welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
What the school offers its staff
This is a unique opportunity for an outstanding and ambitious school leader who will embracechange, foster effective partnerships, and lead this remarkable school confidently into its nextphase of growth.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Evelina Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Evelina Hospital School
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 109 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Evelina Hospital School website
- Email address
- recruitment@evelina.southwark.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 7188 2267
Local Authority Maintained Hospital School based at the Evelina London Children's Hospital in St Thomas' Hospital
Arranging a visit to Evelina Hospital School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@evelina.southwark.sch.uk.
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