Headteacher
St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill, HAVERHILL, Suffolk, CB9 9DE10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £65,286.00 Annually (Actual) L12 - L18
Headteacher job summary
We are looking to appoint an exceptional school leader to further develop this successful, inclusive school. Situated in the market town of Haverhill, St Felix is central to the Parish and local community it serves. The school’s Catholic ethos is evident in the relationships between adults and children, high expectations of behaviour and achievement and the safe and nurturing environment.
The Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust and the Governors of St Felix invite applications from practising Catholic leaders who can demonstrate successful school leadership experience.
Our Headteacher will:-
Have a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education
Have a passion for education and making a difference to children’s lives
Be an excellent communicator, committed to working in partnership with our Trust family of schools
Have the skills, knowledge and understanding to support, challenge and inspire staff and pupils through the promotion of excellent teaching and learning
Have a positive and optimistic approach, leading by example
Be committed to safeguarding and the welfare and wellbeing of children and staff
We will offer you:-
A supportive and very welcoming ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith
The opportunity to work with wonderful children and a team of talented staff committed to providing the best education and support for our pupils
An enthusiastic and supportive Local Governing Committee
Opportunities to contribute to Trust wide initiatives and shape Catholic education beyond St Felix
A high quality bespoke programme of induction, ongoing support, development and access to an established Primary Head peer network
An established Trust central team to lead on Finance, Estates and IT and support school improvement allowing you to focus on education
The benefits of extensive collaboration across our Trust schools and the wider Diocese of East Anglia
Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit. Please contact the school office on 01440 703775 or admin@st-felixrc.suffolk.sch.uk to arrange a visit. To discuss the post informally please contact our Deputy CEO, Clare Clark cclark@olow.org.uk
The Our Lady of Walsingham Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Check is required for all successful applicants, together with two referees.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 236 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
A Catholic school located in Haverhill with good links to the Parish of St Felix. It is part of the Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Academy Trust.
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