Perrymount Primary School · London, London
We’re looking for a Headteacher to lead
Perrymount Primary School into its next chapter. Being a Headteacher is a massive job. It takes resilience,
sharp strategic thinking, and a lot of heart. But at Perrymount, you won't be
doing it alone. If you’re an experienced school leader who wants to make a
visible, daily difference in a school that feels like a family, we’d love to
meet you. About Perrymount: We are one of the smallest primary schools in Lewisham, and
we see that as our superpower. Because of our size, we achieve a genuine sense
of belonging and care. Everyone knows
everyone here. Based in the heart of Forest Hill, Perrymount is a safe,
inclusive space where children from all backgrounds and abilities thrive. Our
'Values-Based Education' approach means teaching the high academic standards
you'd expect, right alongside deep empathy, justice, and sensitivity. We don't
just prepare children for secondary school; we prepare them for their future
place in the world. Perrymount benefits from a stable, experienced and skilled
staff team. Staff demonstrate a high level of commitment to the school
community, and they have confidence in teaching quality and classroom practice,
with a consistent and effective approach to behaviour management. We’re really
proud that we’ve successfully ‘grown our own’ over time, with several ECTs
starting at Perrymount and progressing to more senior teaching roles. We’re regularly successful at securing additional external
grants as well as non-financial support. As a small school, even in
challenging times, we have a full reception class for 2026/27. What parents and children say about Perrymount: In our May 2026 survey of Perrymount’s parents and carers,
95% of respondents said they’d recommend the school to other families.
Parents and carers told us they appreciate the personalised support for emotional
regulation, SEND needs and wellbeing and they value the school’s emphasis on
emotional literacy, resilience, kindness and confidence alongside academic
learning. Most importantly, the voices of children at Perrymount show
that we’re doing really well: Year 3: “My
favourite thing about Perrymount is how caring the teachers are. They
help us when we’re stuck” Year 4: “What could we improve? Nothing.” Year 6: “This school is perfect” Watch
this video to hear from pupils, parents and staff about life at
Perrymount.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cCsWGrt1kU&t=2s