Headteacher

The Sherwood School is a vibrant and diverse two form entry school in the London Borough Of Merton.  We are a welcoming and inclusive school, providing a creative and challenging curriculum, that enables our children to learn and grow in a safe and happy environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• has the necessary drive and ambition to build upon our school's strengths and move the school forward.
• is an inspirational and energetic leader with experience of raising standards, and who has high expectations of pupils and staff.
• has excellent interpersonal skills that will enable them to maintain and build on the strong relationships that exist between staff, families, children and governors.
• has a 'can do' attitude and leads by example.

We can offer:

• happy, confident and enthusiastic children.
• an exciting opportunity to develop a well-established school that is ambitious for continuous improvement.
• a hardworking and committed staff team.
• a supportive, proactive and skillful Governing Board.
• opportunities for career and personal development.

Closing date:        27th February 2017

Shortlisting:          2nd March 2017

Interviews:             8th and 9th March 2017   

You are actively encouraged to visit the school, and details to arrange this are in the Information Pack.

The Sherwood School is committed to providing equality of opportunity and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Any offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service.