Headteacher

Headteacher

Start Date: 1st September 2023
Salary: £70,934 to £86,391

West Wimbledon Primary School is a vibrant and thriving primary school at the heart of the Raynes Park community with talented staff, an enthusiastic parent community and engaged pupils. We are not only a rapidly improved mainstream school but also have a 25-place specialist base for children with autism and are proud of our expertise in special educational needs provision and inclusion. Our school prides itself on its belief in diversity, inclusivity, its focus on wellbeing and the individual outcomes for all children.

The Governing Body therefore wish to appoint a new Headteacher, with experience of senior leadership, to take the school forward in the next phase of its journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated staff and leadership team, alongside a committed Governing Body and Parents’ Association (Friends of West Wimbledon). The school has a strong vision and values which drive all our key initiatives; applicants should be able to demonstrate how they believe they can build on the school’s successes and make their own mark on the school.

Essential Experience:

• Experience of leading and developing a team that has delivered continual improvement in teaching and learning in a primary school.
• Successful and substantial senior leadership experience in a primary school working in a diverse community Experience of building and sustaining effective communications and relationships with stakeholders and beyond the school.
• Experience of developing and leading a school’s strategic vision.

Professional Knowledge:

• Experience of recruitment and personnel issues and appropriate procedures.
  
• In depth understanding of the English primary and EYFS curriculum and assessment at all relevant key stages and knowledge of current developments in primary education and the challenges & opportunities these provide Experience of managing a range of whole school initiatives.
• Strong understanding of all aspects of safeguarding.
• Experience of working with a Governing Board and understanding of the role of the Governing Board combined with the ability to develop a strong and effective partnership with governors.
• A thorough knowledge of the school budget setting processes and financial management issues in schools and of managing budgets.
• Ability to work as a strong and effective leader through knowledge and understanding of exemplary teaching Ability to work successfully within a local community that features levels of deprivation and diverse ethnic backgrounds, including equality and inclusivity.
• Promote good behaviour based on respect for others in the school community.
• Commitment to working in partnership and collaboration with colleagues.
• Excellent communication and people management skills which are utilised to motivate, influence and involve all stakeholders in the school.
• Ability to build the school’s improvement plan based on a range of input, including data.

The best way to get a feel for our school is to come along and visit us and understand what makes us special and how your aspirations will fit with us. Please contact Daniel Wilson, our Business Manager to make an appointment.

Close Date: 27/03/23

London Borough of Merton and West Wimbledon Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure DBS check.