Headteacher
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2DB26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
25 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
30 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
- L19-L23
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Establish and sustain the school’s ethos and strategic direction through consultation with the school community
- Lead on the Catholic Life of the school taking Christ as the inspiration. Demonstrate an awareness
of the school community and the unique contribution that individuals give, valued and loved by God
- Establish and oversee systems, processes and policies so the school can operate effectively
- Identify problems and barriers to school effectiveness, and develop strategies for school improvement that are realistic, timely and suited to the school’s context
- Make sure these school improvement strategies are effectively implemented
- Monitor progress towards achieving the school’s aims and objectives
- Allocate financial resources appropriately, efficiently and effectively
What the school offers its staff
We are a community of schools who come together to share and develop practice to create an outstanding provision of education for our young people. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a committed and highly skilled Heads Forum whilst also having the opportunity to enter into Trust Leadership in the future. As a Trust which is committed to talent spotting, nurturing and progression, this role would suit a candidate new to Headship as well as existing Headteachers.
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 Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 213 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy website
- Email address
- l.parkin@stfranciscmat.com
- Phone number
- 01709 914070
Our Lady of Sorrows is situated in Armthorpe, three miles East of Doncaster City Centre. Armthorpe is a growing village which is very proud of its rich mining heritage. The school has grown considerably in recent years, with 214 children now on roll. The majority of the children live in Armthorpe, with only a few families travelling from neighbouring villages. We are distinctively Christian in our ethos and outlook and are inclusive of all. At the heart of our school are our Christian values, rooted in the Catholic tradition.
Arranging a visit to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.parkin@stfranciscmat.com.
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