27 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    24 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    28 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

Full-time equivalent salary

£78,702 to £91,158

Pay scale

L18 - 24

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • An inspirational leader with a clear vision for the future of the school
  • Able to lead our community faith journey
  • A collaborative leader committed to professional development and partnership
  • Committed to promoting high standards of attainment and behaviour
  • Able to demonstrate a proven track record of raising standards in teaching and learning.

What the school offers its staff

  • A strong Catholic ethos
  • A happy and supportive working environment with experienced and dedicated staff
  • Well behaved children, who are proud of their school and eager to learn
  • An experienced and knowledgeable Academy Council and Trust Board
  • A supportive Trust Central Team.

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.

Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher, the Directors of the St Gregory the Great Catholic Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a visionary and inspirational HeadteacheR. This is a rare opportunity to lead a school with a rich and diverse culture, committed to providing the best educational experience for all our pupils, rooted in the Gospel values of Jesus Christ.

We are seeking to appoint a committed and practising Catholic, who shares our vision and passion for providing the best opportunities for our pupils, and has the drive and ambition to build on the successes of our school. We are seeking someone who will strive to uphold and continue to develop the strong moral values throughout our school, and wider community.

St Augustine’s is a popular school with a pupil-centred approach, well supported by parents/carers and the local community. We have high aspirations for all members of our community to be the best versions of themselves, and fulfil their potential.

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.

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Additional documents

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

About St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
461 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
hr@sgtgcat.org.uk
Phone number
0113 824 6364

Arranging a visit to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@sgtgcat.org.uk.

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