82 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    28 September 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    8 July 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: Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Leadership Scale 17 - 24

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

  • Be a practising Catholic who can nurture faith and spirituality, and take the lead role in providing inspirational Catholic education based on our shared Gospel values
  • Be passionate in promoting a clear child-centred vision
  • Be inclusive, aspirational and ambitious for all our children and our staff
  • Be an enthusiastic leader, with a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents and parish.

Governors are seeking someone who:

  • Will champion a curriculum that our teachers will be excited to teach and will inspire our children to learn.
  • Can demonstrate a proven track record of providing inspirational, strategic and professional leadership
  • Has a secure understanding of all matters relating to safeguarding
  • Will be a team leader with experience of coaching and mentoring
  • Will work hard to ensure that every child is supported and challenged to maximise their potential.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the successful candidate:

  • Children who are committed, enthusiastic and fully engaged in their learning
  • Professional and dedicated staff, supportive parents, and active Governors
  • An enthusiastic and aspirational Senior Leadership Team
  • Excellent opportunities for further professional development
  • Support from the Rosary Trust CMAT
  • Support from the Clacton-on-Sea Collaborative of schools
  • Good track record in terms of Ofsted (July 2024) and outstanding in terms of CSI (June 2022)
  • Excellent school building and grounds
  • A balanced budget

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About St Clare's Catholic Primary School

Organisation type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
362 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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Website
St Clare's Catholic Primary School website
Email address
admin@st-clares.essex.sch.uk
Phone number
01255 425344
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St Clare's is a caring, friendly primary school and community where our Catholic Ethos is central to all we do. 

Arranging a visit to St Clare's Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@st-clares.essex.sch.uk.

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