Headteacher
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School, London, SW16 6NP32 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
10 March 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
6 February 2026
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
- Leadership L14 (£81,120) to L20 (£92,447)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Headteacher to join and lead our warm, open, ambitious school in September 2026.
St Leonard’s is a wonderful, modern build, two form entry school in the heart of Lambeth and part of the Southwark Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust. It is known for its strong ethos based on Christian values that are central to all we do. The school has a strong reputation locally with its high standards, community roots and strong leadership which works in collaboration with other schools within the Trust.
As an Anglican school, we seek to nurture faith and inspire success. Through innovative teaching and working together, we foster independence, respect for one another and a love of learning. A varied curriculum, supported by the message of the Gospel, enables each child to flourish and provides them with the opportunity to achieve and make a positive contribution to society.
We are looking for candidates that:
- Exhibits a clear understanding and appreciation of the Christian faith; committed to fostering a community which reflects this through our shared worship and values.
- Has exceptional, forward thinking leadership attributes and vision that inspire others whilst maintaining the highest expectations for all pupils
- Develop and execute a clear, actionable vision for the school's future, ensuring that strategic plans are realistic, sustainable, and focused on long-term success
- Foster a culture of trust and accountability, empowering staff to work independently towards well-defined and measurable objectives, while providing the necessary support to achieve these goals
- Has honesty and integrity; capable of recognising and drawing on the strengths of the senior team and sharing leadership;
- Ability to work in a changing landscape whilst maintaining and enhancing the schools strong reputation and high academic standards
- Have effective social and communication skills, enabling the incumbent to build inspiring relationships with the local church, staff, children, parents and wider community.
- Be able and ready to work in collaboration with other schools within the Multi-Academy Trust.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- Amazing, well-behaved children with positive attitudes to learning and pride in their school;
- Hardworking, caring, dedicated and friendly staff and active parents;
- A modern, fit for purpose building on a beautiful site including gardens
- Governors and Trustees committed to support and improvement;
- A nurturing working environment;
- Strong partnerships with our family of Academies;
- Excellent professional development and career opportunities;
- An attractive salary and benefits package
including funded CPD opportunities
Further information about the job
An application pack has been included in this advert and can be downloaded. Alternatively, it can be downloaded from our website www.sdbemat.org or obtained by emailing: people.team@sdbemat.org
Applicants are expected to be strongly sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the school.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to come, visit the school, and discuss the post. We would love to show you our school. For more details please contact Thomas Scrace, HR Business Partner, on 07493 868367 or email thomas.scrace@sdbemat.org
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check and references.
CVs are not accepted; an Application Form must be completed.
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 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 St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 406 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Leonard's Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- people.team@sdbemat.org
- Phone number
- 07493 868367
We aim to serve our community by providing education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. As such, Christian values, high expectations and a commitment to both children and adults are at the heart of our school life.
Arranging a visit to St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email people.team@sdbemat.org.
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