Headteacher
Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2DE28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 March 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
- L8 - L13
What skills and experience we're looking for
The new Headteacher has a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact. We would welcome applications from experienced Catholic leaders and would support and develop them as they grow into the role.
You will be:
A practising Catholic
Someone with passion and enthusiasm for each individual child’s learning and determination to see that each child maximises their full potential
Able to demonstrate a clear, consistent focus on teaching and learning and be committed to supporting and developing outstanding teaching
Consistent in your drive to raise standards
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you a school, which has:
Children who are happy, enthusiastic and eager to learn
An experienced and dedicated team who demonstrate a passion for learning and work hard to achieve the best outcomes for our children
A caring and supportive learning community, with strong links with parents, the parishes it serves and the local community
A supportive Local CAST Board and an empowering and nurturing central trust team
Further information about the job
Essential requirements are:
- Practicing Catholic with a strong understanding of the structures and values of the Catholic Church
- Qualified to degree level relevant to the post and/or equivalent through professional experience.
- PGCE (or equivalent) – Qualified to Teach in the UK
- Recent, substantive and successful headship experience
- The ability to manage change through bringing innovative ideas to traditional approaches to teaching and learning
- Understanding and/or experience of managing finances and ensuring financial sustainability
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – an attentive listener and team builder.
- A wide knowledge of current and proposed education policy and the legal framework within which schools must operate, particularly in relation to safeguarding, when part of a Multi Academy Trust.
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 Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 148 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- careers@plymouthcast.org.uk
A faith community, gathered together to learn, with love and respect for each other.
Arranging a visit to Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email careers@plymouthcast.org.uk.
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