Headteacher

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XW

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L12-L18
• Additional allowances:

  L12-L18

Headteacher job summary

Head Teacher

Start date: April 2026

Hours: Full time, Permanent

Individual School Salary Range: L12-L18

Closing date: 30th January 2026

Interview dates: 12/13th February 2026

We have a wonderful opportunity for a dynamic and inspiring Head Teacher to join our dedicated and supportive team working at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School in Weston-super-Mare, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET). Our friendly school welcomes applications from candidates who are enthusiastic about working in a school where children are at the heart of all we do, and our vision is rooted in the Catholic values of respect, resilience, stewardship, curiosity, forgiveness, and love.

We want a Headteacher who will:

• Be smiley and happy so our school feels welcoming.
• Help everyone feel happy and safe at school.
• Listen to ideas from children and grown-ups.
• Make learning exciting so we all love coming to school.
• Encourage us to do our best and never give up.
• Be kind and fair to everyone.
• Work with teachers and families to make our school even better.

What Our School and Trust Can Offer

• Friendly teachers and staff who care about you and each other.
• Children who love learning and want to do well.
• Lots of chances to learn new things and try out great ideas.
• Support from other schools in our Trust so you’re never on your own.
• A school that feels like a family, where everyone looks after each other.
• Fun activities and projects that make school a brilliant place to be.

To submit an application, candidates are required to visit our Website and complete the online application form on My New Term. For any inquiries, or to book a visit please call the central office on 01278 226 006 or contact our us via email recruitment@thedcet.com

The DCET is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application and satisfactory references.

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.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/corpus-christi-catholic-primary-school-weston-super-mare

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