Headteacher

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract term: Full Time 

Ready to lead a school that embraces innovation and strives for continuous improvement? Brandlehow School is seeking a forward-thinking Headteacher, who shares our vision and values, to continue leading us on our journey to excellence. We offer a dynamic and supportive environment where you can motivate and inspire your team, and empower students to become independent and resilient, lifelong learners. If you are an existing Headteacher or highly experienced Deputy Head with a proven track record of raising attainment and a passion for creating a truly exceptional learning experience, we urge you to apply.  

Brandlehow School is a vibrant and thriving, two form entry primary school conveniently located in Putney. We provide a relevant, creative and inclusive curriculum which raises achievement, encourages all children to have a love of learning and inspires them to succeed in all they do. Our school prides itself on its belief in diversity, inclusivity, its focus on wellbeing for all and the best interests and the highest ambitions for all pupils, as our guiding principles. We have an excellent reputation for our SEND provision and a passion for achieving the best possible outcomes for all children.

The Governing Board wishes to appoint a new Headteacher with a proven record of achieving excellent outcomes for all pupils. The ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership and direction to take the school forward in the next phase of its journey. 

You will be welcomed into a vibrant and supportive community and team at Brandlehow, working alongside an enthusiastic and experienced staff, a dedicated leadership team, and a highly engaged Governing Board and Parent/Carer Teacher Association. Our children are enthusiastic learners who enjoy coming to school. We're looking for a leader who shares our passion for high-quality education and can build on our existing successes.

Alongside working with our positive, welcoming and diverse community, we offer:

• a well-resourced learning and working environment in a great location

• a talented and dedicated staffing and Leadership Team

• a strong, supportive, committed and engaged Governing Board

• a salary package commensurate with the size of the school

• access to a full employee assistance programme aligned to the school’s insurance programme

• a very supportive Local Authority

• access to the Council’s cycle2work scheme through salary sacrifice

• the opportunity to work regularly with other Wandsworth primary schools

• bespoke training and development opportunities

We encourage you to visit Brandlehow and discover what makes our school such a special place. Meeting our staff and students is the best way to understand our ethos and how your skills and experience could contribute to our continued success. 

Visits are welcome during the week commencing 24th February 2025. Please contact George Wood at recruitment@brandlehow.wandsworth.sch.uk  to schedule an 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 Senior HR Officer, on 020 8871 7590 or email: csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk to receive an application pack or with enquiries regarding the application process.

Completed applications should be submitted to: csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk. 

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

Closing Date: 07 March 2025 (at Midnight)

Interview Date: 19 March 2025

Brandlehow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education. 

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Brandlehow Primary School

Mainstream School

Phase: Primary

Funding Status: State – Community (Foundation)

Gender: Mixed

Age Range 4-11 years

NOR: 367 children including full-time and part-time nursery children

Address: Brandlehow Road, London SW15 2ED

Telephone: 0208 874 5429

Website: https://www.brandlehowschool.org.uk