Headteacher

Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Witham, Essex, CM8 1DX

22 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
27 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 February 2025

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: Monday to Friday full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £70,293 and £81,441
Pay scale: L15 - L21

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

Be a practising catholic who can nurture faith and spirituality, and take the lead role in providing inspirational Catholic education based on our shared Gospel values
Be passionate in promoting a clear child-centred vision
Be inclusive, aspirational and ambitious for all our children and our staff
Be an enthusiastic leader, with a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents and parish.

Governors are seeking someone who:

Will champion a curriculum that our teachers will be excited to teach and will inspire our children to learn.
Can demonstrate a proven track record of providing inspirational, strategic and professional leadership
Has a secure understanding of all matters relating to safeguarding
Will be a team leader with experience of coaching and mentoring
Will work hard to ensure that every child is supported and challenged to maximise their potential.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the successful candidate:

Children who are committed, enthusiastic and fully engaged in their learning
Professional and dedicated staff, supportive parents, and active Governors
An enthusiastic and aspirational Senior Leadership Team
Excellent opportunities for further professional development
Support from the Rosary Trust CMAT
Support from the Witham Collaborative of schools
Good track record in terms of Ofsted (September 2022) and CSI (November 2024)
Excellent school building and grounds
A balanced budget

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.