31 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    16 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    9 February 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

Full-time equivalent salary

£71,330 - £97,136

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a Headteacher who:

  • Is a practicing Catholic, with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic Education • Has an ability to lead and develop outstanding teaching and learning having the knowledge and expertise to ensure that progress, attainment and achievement are maximised
  • Is an excellent communicator with good management skills who can develop and work positively and professionally with our staff team
  • Has a track record of developing and supporting outstanding teachers and support staff and implementing whole school initiatives
  • Is hard-working, well organised and highly motivated • Will embrace the role with integrity, energy and confidence
  • Our school maintained its grade as outstanding in all areas in our most recent Ofsted inspection (March 2025) with inspectors commenting ‘Leaders and teachers provide an education of exceptional quality…. It is an exciting and friendly place to be’. Our February 2022 section 48 inspection graded us as outstanding in both the RE Curriculum and the Catholic Life of the School.



What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

  • a warm and welcoming Catholic community where the well-being of all is highly regarded
  • a strong commitment to your professional development and growth as a leader
  • experienced and dedicated colleagues, who are supportive and friendly
  • children who love coming to school, who demonstrate resilience and enthusiasm for learning
  • supportive parents who work with us
  • a modern stimulating learning environment with good transport links and on-site car parking
  • dedicated governors who know the school well and participate actively in school life

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

St Agnes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check

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.

Additional documents

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

About St Agnes' Catholic Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
431 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02084524565

• a warm and welcoming Catholic community where the well-being of all is highly regarded
• children who love coming to school, whom demonstrate resilience and enthusiasm for learning
• a supportive and friendly staff team
• a modern stimulating learning environment

Arranging a visit to St Agnes' Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stagnes.barnetmail.net.

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