21 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    30 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    8 January 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

Pay scale

L15-L21

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Provide inspirational Catholic leadership, promoting the school’s mission, ethos and values

  • Secure high-quality teaching, learning and achievement through an ambitious, inclusive and evidence-informed curriculum

  • Promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and academic development, ensuring high standards for all

  • Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils, embedding a strong culture of vigilance and care

  • Uphold statutory responsibilities, ensuring continuous monitoring, evaluation and school improvement

  • Foster a positive, respectful and inclusive school culture with high expectations for behaviour and professionalism

  • Lead effective staff performance management, wellbeing, professional development and succession planning

  • Champion inclusion and SEND provision, working closely with families, parish and external agencies

  • Build strong partnerships with parents, governors, the Diocese, local community and wider stakeholders

  • Manage resources, staffing and risk effectively to ensure value for money and sustainable improvement

  • Provide clear accountability and transparent reporting to governors and external bodies, including Ofsted

  • Model the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, aligned with Catholic Social Teaching and the Nolan Principles

  • Promote British values alongside Catholic values, supporting respect, dignity, diversity and the common good

    • What the school offers its staff

  • A warm, welcoming and inclusive school where every child is known, valued and nurtured

  • A caring community built on strong relationships, mutual respect and kindness

  • An outstanding learning environment with high expectations and a shared commitment to excellence

  • Happy, confident and motivated pupils who love learning and take pride in their school

  • A supportive and collaborative staff team who work together with professionalism and care

  • Strong leadership with a clear vision and a commitment to continuous improvement

  • A culture that prioritises wellbeing, safeguarding and pastoral support for all

  • Positive partnerships with parents, governors and the wider community

  • A school that celebrates diversity, individuality and achievement

  • An environment where staff are supported to grow, flourish and make a real difference

    • 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

    We are committed to keeping children safe. An enhanced DBS clearance will be required for the successful candidate.

    Applying for the job

    This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

    CVs will not be accepted for this application.

    Upload additional documents

    If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

    Prospectus-2025-26.pdf - 1020 KB (opens in new tab)
    Headteacher Application Pack.pdf - 1.71 MB (opens in new tab)

    About Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

    School type
    Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
    Education phase
    Primary school
    School size
    238 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    3 to 11
    Ofsted report
    View Ofsted report
    School website
    Holy Cross Catholic Primary School website
    Email address
    tforde2.209@lgflmail.org
    Phone number
    02086982675
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    teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-cross-catholic-primary-school-london

    Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School both belong to the federation of Aspire London. We are located in the Borough of Lewisham. Holy Cross is a vibrant, inclusive community with high expectations of all. Our children are happy, keen and motivated. They enjoy our rich and adventurous curriculum which instils in them a life-long love of learning.

    Arranging a visit to Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

    To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tforde2.209@lgflmail.org.

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