Head of School

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4EN

11 days remaining to apply

Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
8 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 January 2026

Job details

Job role: Deputy headteacher
Headteacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours, Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: L11 - L15

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Directors of Emmaus Catholic Multi Academy Company, supported by the Archdiocese of Birmingham, are looking for an ambitious, experienced and suitably qualified practising Catholic to carry out the exciting role of Head of School at Our Lady Queen of Peace where there is an ‘inclusive culture, with pupils feeling that differences are to be celebrated’ (Ofsted, November 2023).

Our Lady Queen of Peace is a lovely school situated in the St John’s area of Worcester. The leaders and staff expect pupils to be kind, polite and hardworking and constantly strive to provide opportunities to enable pupils to achieve their personal best. We have a committed staff team, a supportive and knowledgeable Local Governing Body and very strong links with our local parish.

Working under the direction of the Executive Principal, the successful candidate will have the expertise and vision to lead Religious Education and further enhance the strong Catholic ethos of this warm and friendly school. In addition to responsibilities for the day to day operations of the school, the Head of School will also lead on Curriculum, Assessment and all attendance, behaviour and assessment related initiatives. The successful candidate will also be a member of the school’s safeguarding team.

Directors are looking for an outstanding, highly motivated practitioner, with experience of whole school improvement who is able to work with all staff to ensure that ALL Our Lady Queen of Peace children reach their potential.

What the school offers its staff

This is a fabulous opportunity to be part of the leadership team of our Multi Academy Company and contribute to our shared vision of continually raising standards in each of our schools. Strong and collaborative networking provides positive support for continuous professional development, and Directors are keen to appoint and promote effective and successful leaders to secure and sustain the future of our schools.

A full application pack is available:

Online – www.emmausmac.com

Phone – 01384 210542

Email – kholden@emmausmac.com

We warmly welcome visits to the school. For specific questions about the role and/or to request a visit, please contact Suzanne Horan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) via K Holden, Executive Assistant to CEO on: kholden@emmausmac.com

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Emmaus Catholic MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process school and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

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.