Head Teacher
SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 8DW42 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2027
Closing date
25 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Between £75,664 and £87,664
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Head Teacher who:
- Is a practising Catholic, committed to developing and promoting the Catholic life, mission and ethos of the school.
- Can lead and further develop Catholic religious education, prayer, worship and the spiritual life of the school.
- Is an inspirational and visible leader who places children at the heart of every decision.
- Has a clear and ambitious vision for school improvement and the ability to translate this into sustained action and impact.
- Brings successful senior leadership experience and the confidence to manage change, including potential developments in Catholic school organisation.
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of high-quality teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment across the primary phase.
- Has a successful track record of raising standards and securing strong outcomes for pupils.
- Has high expectations for the achievement, behaviour, attendance and personal development of all pupils.
- Understands how to meet the needs of a diverse school community, including pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and those who may face barriers to learning.
- Has a strong commitment to inclusion and understands the importance of children’s emotional wellbeing alongside their academic development.
- Can lead effective provision for pupils with increasingly complex SEND needs, ensuring high aspirations and appropriate support for every child.
- Is an effective Designated Safeguarding Lead, or has the knowledge, experience and commitment necessary to fulfil this key leadership responsibility.
- Has a thorough understanding of statutory safeguarding responsibilities and will maintain a strong culture of vigilance throughout the school.
- Is able to lead, motivate and develop staff, building a culture of high expectations, professional trust, accountability and teamwork.
- Recognises the importance of staff wellbeing while maintaining a clear focus on improving outcomes for children.
- Is an excellent communicator who can build positive and respectful relationships with children, staff, parents, governors, the parish, the Archdiocese and the wider community.
- Has the ability to work effectively and strategically with the Governing Body.
- Demonstrates sound financial and organisational leadership and can deploy staffing and resources effectively.
- Can manage a challenging school budget, make sound financial decisions and secure the effective and sustainable use of resources.
- Understands the importance of effective self-evaluation, school improvement planning and the use of evidence to measure impact.
- Is resilient, reflective and able to make difficult decisions when necessary.
- Has the integrity, warmth and sense of humour needed to lead a busy and vibrant primary school.
- Will be highly visible and approachable and become fully involved in the faith, educational and wider life of our school and parish community.
- Is committed to their own professional development and to developing future leaders within the school.
- Will embrace future opportunities and challenges while respecting the history, traditions and distinctive character of SS John & Monica’s.
What the school offers its staff
- A happy, welcoming and caring Catholic school with a strong and distinctive ethos.
- Wonderful children who enjoy coming to school and are eager to learn.
- A diverse school community in which children and families are valued and respected.
- A committed, experienced and hardworking staff team.
- A supportive and committed Governing Body.
- Strong relationships with our parish and the wider Catholic community.
- Support and professional development through the Archdiocese of Birmingham and other partners.
- A school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to inclusion.
- An attractive and well-resourced learning environment, including our Forest School provision.
- The opportunity to build upon strong foundations while shaping the next stage of the school's journey.
- Above all, the privilege of leading a school where faith, relationships and children are at the centre of everything we do.
Further information about the job
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 will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 199 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- enquiry@stjonmon.bham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01214645868
Primary
Arranging a visit to SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiry@stjonmon.bham.sch.uk.
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