Headteacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Headteacher to join and lead our warm, open, ambitious school in September 2026.

St Leonard’s is a wonderful, modern build, two form entry school in the heart of Lambeth and part of the Southwark Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust. It is known for its strong ethos based on Christian values that are central to all we do. The school has a strong reputation locally with its high standards, community roots and strong leadership which works in collaboration with other schools within the Trust.

As an Anglican school, we seek to nurture faith and inspire success. Through innovative teaching and working together, we foster independence, respect for one another and a love of learning. A varied curriculum, supported by the message of the Gospel, enables each child to flourish and provides them with the opportunity to achieve and make a positive contribution to society.

We are looking for candidates that:

• Exhibits a clear understanding and appreciation of the Christian faith; committed to fostering a community which reflects this through our shared worship and values.
• Has exceptional, forward thinking leadership attributes and vision that inspire others whilst maintaining the highest expectations for all pupils
• Develop and execute a clear, actionable vision for the school's future, ensuring that strategic plans are realistic, sustainable, and focused on long-term success
• Foster a culture of trust and accountability, empowering staff to work independently towards well-defined and measurable objectives, while providing the necessary support to achieve these goals
• Has honesty and integrity; capable of recognising and drawing on the strengths of the senior team and sharing leadership;
• Ability to work in a changing landscape whilst maintaining and enhancing the schools strong reputation and high academic standards
• Have effective social and communication skills, enabling the incumbent to build inspiring relationships with the local church, staff, children, parents and wider community.
• Be able and ready to work in collaboration with other schools within the Multi-Academy Trust.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Amazing, well-behaved children with positive attitudes to learning and pride in their school;
• Hardworking, caring, dedicated and friendly staff and active parents;
• A modern, fit for purpose building on a beautiful site including gardens
• Governors and Trustees committed to support and improvement;
• A nurturing working environment;
• Strong partnerships with our family of Academies;
• Excellent professional development and career opportunities;
• An attractive salary and benefits package including funded CPD opportunities

Further details about the role

An application pack has been included in this advert and can be downloaded. Alternatively, it can be downloaded from our website or obtained by emailing: [email protected]

Applicants are expected to be strongly sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the school.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to come, visit the school, and discuss the post. We would love to show you our school. For more details please contact Thomas Scrace, HR Business Partner, on 07493 868367 or email [email protected]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check and references.

CVs are not accepted; an Application Form must be completed.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.