The Role

Required September 2023

The Governing Board are looking for an ambitious and inspirational Headteacher with the passion, vision and resilience to lead our school and drive progress so that all our children reach their full potential.

West Hill Primary is a one form entry school, situated in the heart of Wandsworth, London with dedicated staff and a vibrant learning environment for our children. Our school has a strong community feel and nurtures positive relationships with parents, carers and the wider community to ensure that everyone feels welcome and supported.

Our values ‘Ready to learn, inspired to achieve, prepared for life’ underpin the ethos of West Hill Primary school and give every child the opportunity to learn, achieve and succeed through our focus to provide a stimulating, nurturing and safe environment.

West Hill offers our new Headteacher a welcoming and stimulating working environment. Our new Headteacher will be responsible for the leadership and strategic management to the school, striving for achievement of the highest possible standards of education for our whole school, whilst enjoying support from across the whole school community and an encouraging and engaged Governing Board.

We warmly welcome you to visit our school. Please contact the school office on 020 8874 5900 or by email info@westhill.wandsworth.sch.uk to arrange a visit. We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

School Visits are available: Monday 20th February to Friday 3rd March 2023

How to apply

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Alternatively, please contact Alison Duke, Senior HR Officer on 07929 874 353 or email: csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk to receive an application pack or with 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 application

Closing Date: Sunday 5th March 2023 (at Midnight)
Interviews: Friday 17th March 2023

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.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

West Hill Primary School
5 Merton Road,
SW18 5ST
Tel: 020 8874 5900  
Email: info@westhill.wandsworth.sch.uk

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils