Creative and Inspirational Headteacher

We seek a visionary leader to take us... beyond outstanding. 

Would you like to be the author of the continuing story of our school? If you set the highest standards, this job could be yours! 

Clapham Manor Primary School and Nursery seeks an experienced leader to take the school to its next level of development, enhancing the lives of all those who are part of the school community. The Board of Governors is seeking to appoint a visionary headteacher, with an imaginative approach to putting the vision into practice. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Be a passionate leader with a proven track record, who will lead the school in partnership with the local community
• Be ambitious for our children and staff, with the imagination to put an inspiring vision into practice
• Have a strong sense of the vision and strategic direction the school will need to take to continue its success
• Have a real belief in inclusivity and that all children can be supported to be successful
• Have an understanding of recent and pending changes in education, including latest developments in pedagogy, the school accountability framework and governance structures
• Have the skills to inspire and promote the highest quality of teaching and learning
• Be passionate about education in a school deeply rooted in the local community

We offer: 

• Wonderful pupils in a diverse and inclusive school with a real commitment to the community
• An enthusiastic and highly skilled staff team
• A powerful ethos based on improving children’s lives through outstanding education
• An imaginative curriculum which emphasises the importance of all aspects of a child’s development
• An exciting teaching and learning environment
• A deeply committed staff and Board of Governors, constantly striving for improvement and excellence
• Active and engaged parents and carers

For an application pack, please email our School Business Manager, Penny Porter-Mill, to whom your completed application should also be sent: pportermill@claphammanor.lambeth.sch.uk 

Closing date: 9am, Monday 20th April  2020
Shortlisted candidate interviews: Thursday 23rd April 2020*
Final panel interviews: Friday 24th April 2020* 

*During the current period of school closure it is our intention to continue with recruiting for this key position. In place of interviews, alternative options will be offered so that no one is at a disadvantage. Shortlisted applicants should expect telephone or virtual interviews, with the possibility of onsite interviews only in special cases. We want to reassure applicants that effective measures have been implemented to ensure their health and wellbeing whilst on school premises.

For an informal discussion: please feel free to contact Richard Blackmore, Consultant Headteacher, on 07921 665 055. 

School visits: should social distancing protocols allow, visits to the school may be arranged by calling Penny Porter-Mill on 020 7622 3919.

Clapham Manor is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. This appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all. www.lambeth.gov.uk 

Clapham Manor Primary School

Belmont Road, Clapham, London SW4 0BZ.

www.claphammanor.lambeth.sch.uk