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Headteacher

Sandhurst Primary School, London, SE6 1NW

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  23 February 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  31 January 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Inner London Leadership Scale L19 - L25 (£86,967 - £99,241)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re seeking an exceptional Headteacher who understands that the greatest achievements come from leading with both heart and vision.

As a prospective applicant for the role of Headteacher we hope you share this ethos, and will build on the strong and empathetic leadership of our retiring Headteacher, Rebecca Dove.

Following our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, we’re poised for the next chapter of our journey – and you could be the one to write it.

You’re perfect for us if you:

• Keep doors open and create new opportunities
• See diversity as a strength to be embraced and elevated
• Have a passion for creating extraordinary primary school experiences
• Balance compassionate leadership with strategic thinking
• Bring the drive to maximise outcomes across all aspects of school life

What the school offers its staff

Why you’ll love leading Sandhurst:

• A vibrant, 3-form entry inner London school where diversity is celebrated
• Unique community initiatives that set us apart (SandTots, SandDads, SandAlls)
• A stable, passionate team eager to support your vision
• Strong collaborative networks with other schools and community partners
• A well-established foundation ready for your innovative touch
• The perfect stepping stone for experienced Leaders ready to lead a larger school

Commitment to safeguarding

Sandhurst 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.
We implement all elements of the safer recruitment process and all posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Upload additional documents

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

Sandhurst Primary School Headteacher Recruitment Pack.pdf - 2.2 MB (opens in new tab)

Equal-Opportunities-Policy.pdf - 211 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sandhurst Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 619 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Sandhurst Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: lisa@sandhurstprimary.lewisham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8698 5810
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandhurst-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Sandhurst Primary School is a local authority primary school within our local community. We are a 3-form entry School consisting of 3 classes of 30 children in each of our year groups
We offer a friendly, hard-working and knowledgeable staff, motivated children and good professional development opportunities.
We are committed to a creative curriculum.
Further information about our school can be found on our website www.sandhurstprimary.lewisham.sch.uk

Arranging a visit to Sandhurst Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lisa@sandhurstprimary.lewisham.sch.uk.

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