Headteacher

Full Time Permanent

Start date: September 2022

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dedicated, and exceptional leader with proven senior leadership experience to further the vision for our Outstanding school.

Greenmead Primary School is a maintained special day school for children aged between 2 and 11 years, located in Southfields, London. The school specialises in educating pupils with severe to profound learning disabilities.  Many children have additional physical difficulties, communication challenges and complex health needs.  All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan. 

Greenmead was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in each of its last two inspections, September 2016 and most recently in December 2021.

Our aim is to find someone who can continue the highly effective work of our present Headteacher and develop it as necessary, working with an established and committed staff team.

This is a truly exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced senior lead to join our school.

We are looking for:

• An outstanding primary practitioner with experience in a Special school environment
• An inspirational and motivational leader with high expectations both inside and outside of the classroom
• Someone with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, who will work in partnership with pupils, staff, governors, parents and carers and the wider community
• Someone with a proven record of accomplishment in raising standards at a time of educational and financial change
• Someone who is enthusiastic, innovative, and capable 
• A mentor who can support and promote the development of all staff at all stages of their careers 
• A commitment to work with stakeholders to achieve the best for all our pupils and the school community

 We can offer:

• Motivated, keen, happy and talented children
• Hardworking and dedicated staff, senior leadership team and governing body
• Supportive and engaged parent community
• Great location and a well-resourced learning and working environment
• Supportive Local Authority with access to professional development opportunities 
• Collaborative network of Special schools. 

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be booked through the school office. 

Please contact Shafina Qureshi, Senior Admin Officer on 020 8789 1466 or via email on admin@greenmead.wandsworth.sch.uk to book an appointment.  We look  forward to meeting you and receiving your application. 

Visits to the school: Tuesday 24th May 2022 to Friday 17th June 2022 (by appointment)

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/ 

Alternatively, please contact Harwinder Beckles, Acting Senior HR Officer on 020 8871 7590 or email: csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk to receive an application pack or wit h enquiries regarding the application process.

Completed application should be returned to the school by email: csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.  

Please call 020 8871 8270 or email csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk and confirm the receipt of your appli cation

Closing date: Sunday 20th June 2022 (midnight)

Shortlisting date: Monday 27th June 2022

Interview date: Thursday 14th July 2022. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

CVs will not be considered. 

Greenmead Primary School 

147 Beaumont Road

Southfields

London SW19 6RY

Tel: 020 8789 1466

Email: admin@greenmead.wandsworth.sch.uk  

Website: https://greenmead.wandsworth.sch.uk/ 

Number on Roll: 61