Headteacher at Perrymount Primary (SE23)

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