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Headteacher

Judith Kerr Primary School

Herne Hill, London, SE24

  • Expired
Salary:
L15-L21
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2020
Apply by:
16 March 2020

Job overview

We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead Judith Kerr Primary School following the appointment of the current Headteacher to the headship of a new school in a neighbouring London borough.

Since opening in 2013, Judith Kerr Primary School has been providing a distinctive curriculum that offers a bilingual education to all. Inspired by its patron, children’s author Judith Kerr OBE, the school embeds both German and English languages, cultures and traditions in an inspiring and relevant way that challenges minds and raises aspirations.

Judith Kerr Primary School has been judged Good in both of its Ofsted inspections (2015 and 2019) and has many Outstanding features. Outcomes for Key Stages for 1 and 2 have been consistently Outstanding.

The school is proud to be part of Anthem - a multi-academy trust serving over 8,000 children and young people in 16 schools across the East Midlands, London and Thames Valley. Anthem is supported by Education Development Trust, an international company with charitable status that has been providing a range of education services all over the world for over 50 years.

We are looking to appoint a Headteacher with a proven track record at senior leadership level in a high-performing primary school. You will have the passion and skill to deliver inspirational and motivational leadership across the school that will sustain and develop the established secure foundations and develop further outstanding performance in all areas of the school’s work. You will create a stimulating, nurturing, happy, safe and productive learning environment that is engaging and fulfilling for all pupils and continue to build teaching capacity by working collaboratively within the school, with local partnerships and with other schools across the Trust.

The ability to speak German is not essential for this role, although the successful candidate will be expected to lead and promote the unique and innovative curriculum of the school with its strong focus on the teaching and learning of German.

Anthem is committed to being a place where everyone can thrive, so you can look forward to high-quality professional development opportunities, the chance to work as part of a collaborative team of London headteachers.

To request an application pack, please contact enquiries@anthemtrust.uk.
Prospective applicants are also welcome to have an informal discussion with the Education Director for London and the Thames Valley, Karen Walker. To do so, please contact us via the email address above.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 16 March at 9.00am. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on Friday, 20 March.

Find out more about at www.jkps-cfbt.org and www.anthemtrust.uk   

Anthem and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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About Judith Kerr Primary School

+44 20 7738 6481

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Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.

Our school community is justifiably proud of our school and its achievements so far; we are all dedicated to supporting the school to realise its vision. The passion and collaboration of all stakeholders has led to a very close community that works tirelessly to achieve the best for all its children.

We feel that JKPS is a special place where staff are dedicated to providing a stimulating and exciting environment in which everyone feels valued and safe. We want our pupils’ time in our school to be memorable and believe we provide a caring environment where every child is valued as an individual and where diversity is celebrated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, suitable references, and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection of employees are trained in safer recruitment, and all our staff and volunteers undertake Child Protection training.


Employee Benefits Include:

  • Pension schemes - TPS (Teachers) and LGPS (Non-Teachers)
  • CPD certified opportunities - available to all employees
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - providing wellbeing and confidential advice services
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Health Shield Scheme

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Applications closed