Headteacher

Are you forward-thinking, passionate, inspirational and confident, with a clear vision and ability to drive a school and its pupils to succeed? If so, you could be just the person we are looking for.

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, that provides 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 skilful Governing Board.
• opportunities for career and personal development.

Closing date: 18th April 2017
Shortlisting: 20th April 2017
Interviews: 26th April 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.