Headteacher

Rushey Green Primary School, London, SE6 2LA

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Competitive
• Additional allowances:

  Competitive

Headteacher job summary

Rushey Green is a diverse and vibrant three form primary school in the heart of Catford with a strong sense of purpose, and the belief that every child deserves an exceptional education.

The school already has many strengths, and the new Headteacher will build on these whilst driving the school forward with a vision that will ensure the whole school community thrives, and all children are equipped to flourish in the next phase of their education and beyond.

The governors are looking for an inspirational leader who combines strategic thinking with warmth and integrity, and has a relentless passion to unite the school around a shared vision to make Rushey Green the school of choice.

If you are an ambitious, compassionate and values-led leader who believes every child can succeed, please get in contact with our retained consultant Ross Laird via rlaird@academicis.co.uk or at 07901 585959.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Rushey Green Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 560 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Rushey Green Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rushey-green-primary-school

3 Form entry Primary with Nursery

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