Headteacher

Bishop Gilpin Primary School, Wimbledon

Headteacher 

As a Voluntary Aided Church of England School serving the community across Merton, Bishop Gilpin School is an oversubscribed, inclusive two-form entry primary school educating 415 pupils from Reception to Year 6 and a growing nursery provision for 51 pupils.  

We are seeking a Headteacher to lead Bishop Gilpin School through the next stage in its development as a truly excellent school, achieving high standards at early years foundation stage (EYFS), KS1 and KS2.  The successful leader will establish their own vision and ensure all staff have opportunities to work collaboratively to the benefit of the pupils in their care.  

This headship is best suited to a headteacher or an experienced deputy, with excellent interpersonal skills, authentic leadership, and ideally substantial experience of working in an inclusive CoE School.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a clear vision of what makes an exceptional school and the skills and character required to develop this; 
• Be fully aligned with Bishop Gilpin’s values of equality, caring, forgiveness, thankfulness and Christian ethos;
• Have a track record of significant management experience, leading a committed staff and delivering highly effective education for the pupils they serve;
• Be committed to working in partnership with governors, parents/carers, the local parish, diocese and the wider school community to deliver strong outcomes for pupils;
• Act with integrity and build effective, trusting relationships with colleagues and pupils.

Reports to: Governing Body

Start date: September 2024 or sooner if possible

Location: Lake Road, Wimbledon, SW19 7EP

Salary: £87,075 to £92,004

Contract: Permanent, full time 

Closing date: 9am, Friday 19th April 2024

Visits: w/c 15th April visits are available at specific times - please contact the SBM, Katy Collins at sbm@bishopgilpin.org 

Interviews: w/c 22nd April onwards 

To apply

To apply, please download and fill out the following application form and send to gbclerk@bishopgilpin.org

For any questions please email Alexia di Marco at governor.a.dimarco@bishopgilpin.org

Please see links to the job description, person specification and application pack.

Bishop Gilpin Primary School is committed to the safeguarding of all pupils in its care and promoting their welfare and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful candidates. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references.