41 Bellenden Road, London SE15 5BB
020 7237 4050
For queries, please contact:
admin@cherrygardenschool.co.uk
Headteacher – Kelly Hawker
School Opening Hours:
9.30am – 3.30pm for pupils
8.00am – 4.30pm office hours
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Admissions
Our admissions are arranged by the Local Authority, if you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact us via phone or admin@cherrygardenschool.co.uk.
You can find our admissions policy here.
Current Vacancies
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER
REQUIRED FOR APRIL 2025 (OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THEREAFTER)
Salary: Leadership Scale Range L15 – L19 (full-time, permanent position)
Cherry Garden is an exceptional community special school that meets the needs of children (2-11 years) with severe and complex learning differences. We are in a purpose-built building with excellent facilities; however, our most valuable resource is our highly skilled and passionate staff team. We strive to ensure that our pupils and families receive the very best in their holistic journey whilst at Cherry Garden School. Please check out our Instagram account Instagram@cherrygardensch
Due to the continual growth of our provision, an exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join our senior leadership team.
If you want to work in a highly successful, diverse and vibrant school, we are looking for someone who:
- is committed to continuous improvement
- is able to drive whole school areas of growth
- can support and further develop all aspects of teaching and learning
- is an exceptional leader, who has consistent high expectations
- is able to work effectively in collaboration with families, multi-agencies and the community
- is able to lead, support and empower a diverse staff team
- is an enthusiastic and motivational leader who has experience in a special school setting.
We can offer you:
- an exceptional school which is truly very special in so many ways
- an opportunity to be part of the exciting next phase of our continual growth
- a strong commitment to professional development and individual growth
- an experienced and welcoming senior leadership team
- an energetic and forward-thinking staff team
- amazing pupils and a whole school community who share the same vision and values.
All Southwark schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check and have the right to work in the UK.
To arrange a visit or an informal discussion, please contact Kelly Hawker (Headteacher) at headteacher@cherrygardenschool.co.uk or on 0207 237 4050.