Head of School - St. Martin's Catholic Primary School
St Martin's Catholic Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6SS12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
4 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £51,027 - £59,167 Per year
What skills and experience we're looking for
Start Date: September 2025
St. Martin’s Catholic Primary School is looking for an experienced, dedicated, and inspiring individual to join our team as Head of School. This is a full-time role that includes a 0.4 classroom teaching commitment, which involves providing day-to-day leadership of the school and play a central role in shaping its strategic direction, spiritual life, and academic success.
We are a welcoming and inclusive Catholic school where children are at the heart of everything we do. As part of a Federation, we benefit from shared expertise while maintaining our individual identity and strong community spirit.
The Role
As Head of School, you will be responsible for the daily running of the school. You will work closely with the Executive Headteacher to lead and support staff, ensure high standards in teaching and learning, and maintain the Catholic life and mission of the school. You will play a key role in school improvement and provide strategic leadership in all areas, including curriculum development, assessment, staff performance, and pastoral care.
You will also act as a key point of contact for parents, governors, the Diocese, and external partners. This is a role for someone who wants to make a long-lasting impact on children’s education and wellbeing.
Main Responsibilities
• Support the Catholic ethos and values of the school in all aspects of school life.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the school, ensuring a safe, supportive, and high-quality learning environment.
• Work with the Executive Headteacher on school improvement planning and whole-school strategy.
• Monitor the quality of teaching and learning and support staff through coaching, mentoring, and professional development.
• Manage staff performance and lead by example as an excellent classroom practitioner.
• Develop strong relationships with pupils, parents, staff, governors, and the wider community.
• Oversee behaviour, pastoral support, and the personal development of pupils.
What the school offers its staff
The Ideal Candidate
• Is a practising Catholic with a strong commitment to the values of Catholic education.
• Has proven leadership experience in a primary school setting.
• Is an excellent teacher with a track record of improving outcomes for pupils.
• Can lead, inspire, and support staff to achieve the highest standards.
• Has strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What We Offer
• A friendly and supportive school community with a strong Catholic ethos.
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning.
• A committed staff team and supportive Governing Body.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
• A chance to make a lasting difference in a leadership role.
To request an application pack please contact the School Office on 0118 937 5537 or by email to bursar@st-annes.reading.sch.uk. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
To apply, please complete the application pack and return tobursar@st-annes.reading.sch.uk
Closing Date: Wednesday 4th June
Interview: Friday 6th June
St. Martin’s is committed to safeguarding children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Martin's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 126 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Martin's Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- bursar@st-annes.reading.sch.uk
Arranging a visit to St Martin's Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@st-annes.reading.sch.uk.
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