Salary: Leadership Scale 5-9 (£64,360.00 -£70,055.00)

Job Status: Permanent

About Us

Dulwich Wood sits at the heart of the Kingswood Estate, backing on to the ancient woodlands that give us our name. We have exceptional space, which we have developed to create a unique educational environment that celebrates inclusivity, encourages collaboration and drives creativity in our learning, underpinned by a rigour that sees our academic attainment improve year on year alongside our children’s emotional and social wellbeing.

The Role

As an Assistant Headteacher, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school and ensuring that every child receives a high-quality education that prepares them for success in an ever-changing world. You'll work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to drive forward our vision, values, and strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

·        Inspire and motivate staff to deliver outstanding teaching and learning experiences.

·        Lead by example, demonstrating a relentless commitment to raising standards and achieving excellence.

·        Champion innovation and creativity, continually seeking new ways to enhance the learning experience for our students.

·        Foster a positive and inclusive school culture where every child feels valued, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential.

·        Collaborate with parents, carers, and external partners to create a strong sense of community and promote parental engagement in their child's education.

Our Ideal Candidate

·        A proven track record of successful Leadership and Management within a primary school setting

·        Passionate about education and dedicated to providing the highest quality learning experiences for all students.

·        Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.

·        Strong strategic vision and the ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

·        A commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of school life.

·        Advocate for the importance of physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices in promoting overall wellbeing.

·        Relevant qualifications and experience.

What We Offer

·        A supportive and collaborative working environment where staff wellbeing is a top priority.

·        We have an inspiring curriculum designed to motivate and enthuse children’s passion for learning.

·        A Dulwich Wood Learning Tool Kit – helping children to understand themselves as learners.

·        Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

·        Strong links with our local independent school network.

·        We have huge playgrounds, a well-equipped Sports Hall, a pond, a reading caravan, steel pans, tree house and much more - not forgetting to mention four hundred enthusiastic children and friendly supportive staff.

Finding out more about the role

We strongly encourage you to visit the school prior to applying. Please contact the Primary School office on 0208 670 5470 or email office@dulwichwood.com to make an appointment.

How to apply

The application pack, including an application form, job description, person specification and recruitment monitoring form are available to download here.

Please complete the application form and return this to office@dulwichwood.com

CVs are not accepted.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Closing date: Thursday 15th May at 11pm

Interview date: Tuesday 20th May

This school is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS Check at the appropriate level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to provide an inclusive and enriching education for our students. We are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and free from discrimination.

If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know, and we will be happy to support you.