What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a headteacher to lead the school and work closely with the governing board,
teaching staff and parents/carers to ensure we sustain this welcoming and inclusive ethos.
We welcome applications from those looking for their first Headship and those already operating at headship level.
We are looking for a dynamic, forward-looking leader who has the enthusiasm and drive to
achieve excellence for all our pupils and who will engender a culture of high expectations enabling
our pupils to achieve their individual best and enjoy learning. The successful candidate should be
prepared to embrace our Jewish ethos to build a strong, diverse community school comprising
pupils of all faiths, beliefs and none.
• Senior leadership experience in a Primary School with a track record of successful leadership, as a Headteacher or Deputy/Assistant Headteacher. In particular experience of
• Safeguarding children and a commitment to its importance, setting benchmarks, monitoring and evaluating the quality of teaching.
• Planning, determining and organising curriculum areas
• Budget management and financial responsibilities
What the school offers its staff
A happy and friendly working environment.A great school community.
Further details about the role
Mosaic Jewish Primary School (MJPS) is a one form entry, Free School /Single Academy Trust
established in 2011 catering for children aged 4-11.
MJPS is a faith school for our times. Some children come from across the Jewish
community and considerably more from the local and wider community with a variety of
backgrounds, languages and faiths. The children know who they are and respect and celebrate
each other’s traditions with enthusiasm.
We are seeking a headteacher to lead the school and work closely with the governing board,
teaching staff and parents/carers to ensure we sustain this welcoming and inclusive ethos.
We welcome applications from those looking for their first Headship and those already operating at headship level.
We are looking for a dynamic, forward-looking leader who has the enthusiasm and drive to
achieve excellence for all our pupils and who will engender a culture of high expectations enabling
our pupils to achieve their individual best and enjoy learning. The successful candidate should be
prepared to embrace our Jewish ethos to build a strong, diverse community school comprising
pupils of all faiths, beliefs and none.
The successful candidate will work closely with our governing board and have access to support
and development from the multi academy trust with which we are associated. We have a dedicated
team of staff who work tirelessly for the good of all the children in the school
We are located in a purpose-built building within a multi-cultural community
in Roehampton, South West London. We offer a range of breakfast and after school clubs and
have a very active parent/carer community
For further information please visit our website:
Applicant visits will take place between 10th – 16th December 2024 and 8th January 2025
To arrange a visit please contact Diana Muallem (Chair of Governors) at Chair@mjps.org.uk
Closing date for applications: 10th January 2025
Selection Day: 20th January 2025
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.