Headteacher

St Anselm's Catholic Primary School, London, SW17 8RW

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required from September 2025

• Closing date

  26 January 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 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: £81,577 - £92,878 per annum (L16 - L22)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors of St Anselm’s Catholic Primary school welcome applications for the post of Headteacher. We are an outstanding, one form entry school where Christ is at the centre of all we do, and the children are at the centre of every decision we make.

We are looking for:

• A committed practising Catholic with a strong understanding of Catholic education.
• A dedicated leader who will create a safe, nurturing environment where every child’s voice is heard, and all children are supported to reach their potential
• An excellent communicator who will be able to develop strong working relationships with staff, children, families, governors and our parish community.
• Somebody who has proven leadership skills and is committed to the professional development and wellbeing of all members of staff.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to lead an outstanding Catholic school where every member of our school community is valued, respected and has a voice.
• Pupils who are well behaved and love to learn.
• A committed, talented, dedicated and hardworking staff.
• A school that is well managed and resourced.
• An experienced and supportive governing board.

We strongly encourage you to visit our school between 13th and 17th January. To make an appointment please contact Sandra Hodgeson, SAO on 02086729227 or email admin@stanselms.wandsworth.sch.uk

Further details about the role

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, senior HR officer on on 020 8871 8273 / 07929874351 or email csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk to receive an application pack or with any enquiries about the application process.

Completed applications should be returned by email:

csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Please ring 020 8871 8270 / 020 8871 7964 or email csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk to confirm receipt of your application.

Closing date: Sunday 26th January 2025 (at midnight)

Interview date: Friday 7th February 2025

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

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.

HR Covering Letter - Final.pdf - 136 KB (opens in new tab)

Headteacher Application Pack - St. Anselm's.pdf - 1.6 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Anselm's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Anselm's Catholic Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: admin@stanselms.wandsworth.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02086729227
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-anselm-s-catholic-primary-school-london (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to St Anselm's Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@stanselms.wandsworth.sch.uk.

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