Headteacher

Outstanding Headteacher wanted for Southfield Park Primary full time and permanent from Autumn 2025.

The Southfield Park Governing Body, supported by the Lumen Learning Trust seeks an innovative Headteacher who has the highest of aspirations for all the children in our school, regardless of their background.

Southfield Park Primary School is currently a maintained two-form entry primary school in Epsom, Surrey and an inspiring place to work. We are a friendly, dynamic, creative and forward-thinking team, housed in a spacious modern building.

The successful candidate will:

·        Be outward-looking, solution-focused and understand the strength of partnerships at every level;

·        Put the children’s needs at the heart of the provision – even when that means making brave decisions;

·        Have a sincere and absolute commitment to Inclusion;

·        Be a positive, optimistic person who can forge strong relationships at every level;

·        Be committed to working as a team – seeking to build on others’ strengths as well as supporting each other’s development.

We can offer:

·        400 or so keen, curious primary children who love to learn

·        A committed staff team who go the extra mile for our children;

·        A beautiful school building and grounds;

·        Engaged and supportive parents;

·        Commitment to your continuous professional development in a context that supports your emotional wellbeing

We warmly welcome visits to the school so that you can learn more about us. Please see application pack for the showaround dates, and make an appointment with our Interim Executive Headteacher, Mary Ellen McCarthy, by contacting our School Business Manager, Mrs. Zsuzsanna Katona on recruitment@southfield-park.surrey.sch.uk.

Details of the application process are contained in the Headteacher information pack, along with an application form.

 Salary: In the range L18 to L24 dependant on experience

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: September 2025

Closing date for applications: 24th January 2025 9.00am

All applicants will be informed as soon as possible after shortlisting.

Interview date: 3rd February 2025

Southfield Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to criminal records and references checks. The successful applicant will undergo an enhanced DBS check.