Vice Principal (Maternity Cover)

Griffin Primary School, London, SW8 4JB

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  2 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 52 Weeks - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £67,251 - £73,225
• Pay scale: L7 – L11 (Inner London)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Vice Principal (Maternity Cover) – Griffin Primary Griffin Primary School is seeking a dynamic and inspiring Vice Principal to join our leadership team on a maternity cover basis, starting September 2025.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a school committed to inclusive education and excellence for all. As Vice Principal, you will play a pivotal role in driving school improvement, supporting staff development, and ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning.

You will work closely with our experienced leadership team and dedicated staff to foster a nurturing and ambitious environment for our pupils.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

● A collaborative and supportive leadership team.

● Opportunities for professional development within The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust.

● A vibrant school community with enthusiastic pupils and engaged parents.

● Access to our Forest School, promoting outdoor learning experiences. Griffin Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

To apply, please write a cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) and complete the application form attached. Email address to receive applications: jtaylor@griffinprimary.org

Commitment to safeguarding

Griffin Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this.

Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.

Please note, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post of employment if you are barred from working with children and young people.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jtaylor@griffinprimary.org

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.

Additional documents

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

_VP (Maternity) Job Description .pdf - 211 KB (opens in new tab)

About Griffin Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 155 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Griffin Primary School website
• Email address: jtaylor@griffinprimary.org
• Phone number: 02076225087
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/griffin-primary-school

Griffin Primary School is located in the heart of The Patmore Estate, nestled between Battersea and Nine Elms. The school has ample grounds, including our 'forest in the city' and large astroturf multi use games area.
The school has excellent transport links, with both underground and overground stations nearby, as well as bus stops.

Griffin Primary School is a proud member of The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust.

Arranging a visit to Griffin Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jtaylor@griffinprimary.org.

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