Headteacher

Appointment of Headteacher

Welcome to the first step in joining our vibrant and dynamic educational community. We are delighted that you are considering our school for your next career move and are excited about the possibility of you bringing your unique skills and vision to our team.

We hope this pack encourages you to apply to lead our exceptional leadership team and vibrant inclusive school into its next phase. In 2022 an Ofsted inspector described Richard Atkins as a school where “Pupils are proud members of their community. They are happy and safe here. They have great respect for each other, which is rooted in school values. Behaviour is calm and orderly, in class and around the school.”

Our school prides itself on its commitment to excellence in education, fostering a nurturing environment where pupils can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe in a collaborative approach, where every member of our staff plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our pupils.

We are situated in Brixton in the Borough of Lambeth as a single-entry primary school, with a Resource Base for pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. It is still in the early stages of development but is well resourced with a variety of learning environments and a full-time teacher starting in September 2024.We also have a nursery provision. The school serves a wonderfully socially, culturally and ethnically diverse community where each child is valued for their individuality that collectively creates our kind community.

Our richly diverse staff team are made up of a wide range of experiences and talents where everyone is valued. We have high expectations of our pupils and each other; we want to ensure that we provide the best possible inclusive environment and provision so that our children can reach their potential both socially, academically and in their knowledge and experience of life.

We are an outward looking School and have built strong partnerships with parents, local schools and the Local Authority. We are proud to play a leading role within the Windmill Cluster of Schools with whom we share ideas, resources, enrichment experiences and expertise in order to facilitate the highest outcomes in attainment and aspirations for our pupils and the wider community.

In this application pack, you will find detailed information about our school’s ethos, values, and the expectations we hold for our headteacher. We encourage you to peruse through the materials provided to gain a deeper understanding of what makes our school special.

We want to appoint an outstanding candidate to drive further improvements to the standards of teaching, pupil progress and attainment, and the development of a curriculum that develops and stimulates each child and engenders a joy for learning.

We need to receive your application by end of the day on Tuesday 10th September 2024 and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on 24th and/or 25th September 2024. Shortlisted candidates will receive further information to help them prepare for recruitment exercises and interview. Visits to the school are essential and can be arranged by calling Natalia Correa on 0208 674 5601 or by email to ncorrea@richardatkins.org

We look forward to the opportunity to discuss how your leadership can help us continue to provide an outstanding education for all our pupils.