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Bishop Perrin CE Primary School is a one form entry, vibrant church school serving a diverse community in South West London. The Governors of Bishop Perrin are looking for a candidate who can lead the school, building on its existing ‘outstanding’ performance while delivering the school’s Christian aims and vision.

We are seeking to appoint an innovative and inspirational Headteacher for September 2025. The school is dedicated to providing a high-quality education in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Start date: 1st September 2025

Address: Bishop Perrin CE Primary School, 210 Hospital Bridge Road, Twickenham, England, TW2 6LF United Kingdom

Tel: 0208 894 1447

The Headteacher will lead the school and build on its existing outstanding performance while delivering the school’s Christian aims and vision. The role requires strong strategic leadership, commitment to pupil wellbeing, and effective engagement with the local community.

• Can demonstrate significant impact as a leader within a primary school;
• Is passionate about each child being provided with an educational experience in which every learner thrives;
• Is committed to working within a structure of Christian principles embracing the school’s spiritual values of ‘friendship, endurance, peace, forgiveness, reverence, service and justice.’
• Has the welfare and wellbeing of staff members and learners at the heart of their work;
• Values and strives to engage with and make productive use of the school’s strong links within and around the local community.

• Happy, confident children who are eager to learn and a joy to teach;
• A supportive Governing Body dedicated to both school improvement and staff wellbeing;
• A commitment to your ongoing professional development and success;
• A talented, motivated and supportive staff with high expectations and a unified purpose.

Closing date for applications: Noon, Friday 9 May 2025
Interviews: Friday 23 May 2025

Bishop Perrin CE School is committed to equality of opportunity and commits to having in place policies, practices and procedures that promote equality and diversity and anti-discriminatory practices. Everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect and afforded equality of access to opportunities that are available within the working environment.

Bishop Perrin is committed to the safeguarding of all our children. In line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines, an online search may be conducted as part of our due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check as well as other pre-employment checks.