Headteacher

Saint Michael's Catholic High School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0SS

39 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  16 January 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  8 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Group 7 / Fringe (£92,595 - £131,688)
• Additional allowances:

  Group 7 / Fringe (£92,595 - £131,688)

Headteacher job summary

Saint Michael’s Catholic High School is a thriving, mixed Roman Catholic secondary academy for students aged 11-18. As part of The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust, we are committed to excellence in education, faith, and personal development. Our most recent Ofsted and CSI inspections in 2025 rated the school as Outstanding.

We are now seeking a visionary, dynamic and compassionate Headteacher to lead our school community forward. You will be committed to our Catholic ethos, to the spiritual, academic and pastoral development of every student, and to sustaining and deepening a culture of excellence, respect and support.

In partnership with a dedicated, professional team of staff, governors and the Trust, you will:

• Provide inspirational and strategic leadership of the school, promoting high standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care.
• Uphold and strengthen our Catholic identity - ensuring that Gospel values shape school life, relationships and decision-making.
• Nurture each student’s potential - academically, spiritually and personally - preparing them to thrive in the modern world and live out their faith in service to others.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with families and the wider community, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

We welcome applicants who bring strong leadership experience, integrity, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine passion for Catholic education. If you are committed to transforming lives through faith and education - and believe in the value of every child - we would love to hear from you.

Please see the Candidate Pack below to read more about the school and this exciting opportunity.

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 Saint Michael's Catholic High School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1121 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Saint Michael's Catholic High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saint-michael-s-catholic-high-school-watford

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