The Role

Full Time / Permanent
Required for 1st September 2019

Are you looking for a fantastic career opportunity? Are you ambitious, enthusiastic and innovative?  Do you aspire to work in a vibrant and dynamic primary school?  Are you passionate in your quest to provide an outstanding education for all children?  If the answer is ‘yes’ then we have the perfect opportunity for you! 

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to join our staff team.

Our perfect candidate will be:

• an outstanding practitioner committed to raising attainment and school improvement;
• passionate about education and has the commitment and drive to lead curriculum developments which enable all children to succeed in their learning;
• someone who has the necessary interpersonal and organisational skills to motivate and drive initiatives using the skills of a small team;
• someone with the personality, drive and enthusiasm to support the Headteacher and Governors in leading and managing the school.

At John Burns Primary School, we are committed to high quality professional development, and can offer friendly, enthusiastic learners.  We are a happy, welcoming and hardworking community of staff, parents, governors and pupils who are enthusiastic about a quality educational experience.

Our website gives a good introduction to our school, but we would also like to encourage you to come and visit us.

Please contact Mrs Buckley on 020 7228 3857 to arrange a tour of the school with the Headteacher.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. (Please ignore the apply button).

Please e-mail completed application form to: office@johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date: 04 April 2019 (at noon)
Interviews: Week commencing 25 April 2019

If you have not heard from us by the interview date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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

This post is subject to DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

John Burns Primary School
21 Wycliffe Road
London SW11 5QR
Tel: 020 7228 3857
E-mail: office@johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mr Brian Grogan

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils