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Headteacher

St Richard's Church of England Primary School, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7NL

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• Job start date

  1 September 2022

• Closing date

  31 January 2022 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 December 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £62,924.10 to £71,666.00

Headteacher job summary

Are you passionate about education, compassionate, and looking for a child-focused school which is completely inclusive and distinctively Christian? Giving clear vision, leadership and direction, you will empower our children to achieve without limits, in partnership with governors and staff, pupils and parents. St Richard’s is a single form entry primary school in Ham, part of the beautiful borough of Richmond upon Thames. We occupy a large site with well laid out buildings, a fantastic playing field and our own swimming pool. In a diverse community which includes disadvantaged and vulnerable families we nurture and inspire all our pupils with 'unconditional love for the community' (SIAMS report 2019). We work in close partnership with our local church, the local authority through Achieving for Children and Southwark Diocesan Board of Education. What we can offer: • A good school with 'high expectations of all children' (SIP report summer 2021) • A 'distinctive Christian vision' which 'actively enables staff and pupils to flourish in this friendly and happy environment’ (SIAMS report 2019) • 'A rich curriculum through which all pupils know they can achieve without limits’ (SIAMS report 2019). • 'Highly skilled governors’ who 'are an integral part of the community' (OFSTED report 2018). • 'Parents who delight in belonging to a harmonious team' (SIAMS report 2019) • A school in which 98% of pupils would recommend this school to a friend (Stakeholder survey, summer 2021) We are looking for a Headteacher who will: • Provide the school with clear vision, leadership and strategic direction and can demonstrate good organisational and decision-making skills. • As a practising and committed Christian, share our vision and values and has a proven track record of effective leadership and management in a primary school. • Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all members of the school community in every aspect of school life. • Create an excellent learning environment in which every child is encouraged and supported to thrive and succeed. • Maintain the school's deeply caring environment of nurture and support for all members of our community, valuing diversity and promoting equality and inclusion. • Manage the school's resources effectively to facilitate continual improvement to deliver our vision and plans. For the full details of the vacancy, please see the attached Headteacher recruitment pack.

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.

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About St Richard's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 182 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Richard's Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: jwilson@srsa.richmond.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02089407911
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-richard-s-church-of-england-primary-school

We are a small, friendly church school based in Ham, Richmond. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in June 2018 and 'Outstanding' in our last SIAMS inspection. We are a school that is dedicated to the wellbeing and professional development of the whole community with an enthusiastic and committed team of staff who are passionate about learning in a happy school where all children are helped to build on their strengths.

Arranging a visit to St Richard's Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jwilson@srsa.richmond.sch.uk.

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