Headteacher

Roehampton Church Forest Primary School, London, SW15 4AA

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Start date: Summer 2026 or Autumn 2026

• Closing date

  18 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 December 2025

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, part time: Contract: Full time but will consider 0.8 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Salary: £87,032 - £98,234 per annum (pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• education, curriculum design, assessment, and staff development to support all pupils.
• Has experience of or enthusiasm for forest school philosophy, or a willingness to champion it for the benefit of children’s learning and personal development.
• Is a confident communicator, able to engage effectively with pupils, parents, staff, governors, and the church community.
• Has excellent organisational, financial, and operational leadership skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and development of every child.

What the school offers its staff

Roehampton Church Forest School is a warm, inclusive Voluntary Aided Church of England primary school (3–11 years), serving our diverse Roehampton community.We are committed to providing a nurturing, stimulating, and child-centred environment, rooted in our Christian vision and values, where children flourish academically, socially, spiritually, and emotionally. Our Forest School provision gives every child the opportunity to learn deeply through nature, our forest school curriculum and outdoor experiences.

The school has a “Good” Ofsted rating (June 2023).

What We Offer:

• A supportive and committed leadership team and governing body.
• A school with a distinctive Christian identity and forest school ethos.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• Strong community links with the local church and Roehampton neighbourhood.
• A competitive pay s commensurate with experience.
• A caring, nurturing school community where children and staff are valued and supported.

Visits:

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, we would encourage you to visit our School.

To arrange a visit please contact Nellisa Gooljar-King our Business manager on 020 8788 8650 or email - sbm@roehampton.wandsworth.sch.uk and make an appointment during 05 January upto 14 January 2026

Flexible working opportunities

Contract: Full time but will consider 0.8 FTE

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 Vanessa Lewis HR Officer, on 020 8871 5917 or email: csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk to receive an application pack or with enquiries regarding the application process.

Please send the completed application form to: csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Closing date: 18 January 2026 (at midnight)

Shortlisting 20 January 2026

Interviews: 27 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.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that 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.

Application Pack - Headteacher - Roehampton Church Forest.pdf - 2.6 MB (opens in new tab)

SDBE Application Forms Headteacher and Deputy Head - 2025.doc - 145 KB (opens in new tab)

About Roehampton Church Forest Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 128 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Roehampton Church Forest Primary School website
• Email address: csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
• Phone number: 020 8871 5917
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/roehampton-cofe-primary-school

RCS is a rights-respecting church school where we promote an understanding of everyone’s rights and how to respect them. We have created a positive environment in which self-discipline and honesty are encouraged which is all underpinned by our Christian distinctiveness and our dedication to the teaching of Christian values and morals. The school is ideally located with excellent public transport links and can easily be reached.

Arranging a visit to Roehampton Church Forest Primary School

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

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