Headteacher

Full time, permanent post
Required from September 2025

The governors of St Anselm's Catholic Primary school welcome applications for the post of Headteacher. We are an outstanding, one form entry school where Christ is at the centre of all we do, and the children are at the centre of every decision we make.

We are looking for:

• A committed practising Catholic with a strong understanding of Catholic education.
• A dedicated leader who will create a safe, nurturing environment where every child's voice is heard, and all children are supported to reach their potential
• An excellent communicator who will be able to develop strong working relationships with staff, children, families, governors and our parish community.
• Somebody who has proven leadership skills and is committed to the professional development and wellbeing of all members of staff.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to lead an outstanding Catholic school where every member of our school community is valued, respected and has a voice.
• Pupils who are well behaved and love to learn.
• A committed, talented, dedicated and hardworking staff.
• A school that is well managed and resourced.
• An experienced and supportive governing board.

We strongly encourage you to visit our school between 13th and 17th January. To make an appointment please contact Sandra Hodgeson, SAO on or email

To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the 'visit website' button at the top of this page.

Alternatively, please contact Lesley Lynch, senior HR officer on on / or email to receive an application pack or with any enquiries about the application process.

Completed applications should be returned by email:

Please ring / or email to confirm receipt of your application.

Closing date: Sunday 26th January 2025 (at midnight)
Interview date: Friday 7th February 2025

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.

St Anselm's celebrates diversity, equality and inclusion in all that we do. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note we do not accept CV's

St Anselms Catholic Primary School
Louisville Road
London, SW17 8RW

Email:
Website:
Headteacher: Hattie Elwes
No on roll: 204

St Anselms Catholic Primary School
"we are called to serve, to walk humbly with God"

This post is restricted to practising Catholics due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement section under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies