Headteacher

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0ET

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £73,105.00 - £84,699.00 Annually (Actual)

Headteacher job summary

Archdiocese of Birmingham and The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company wish to appoint a Headteacher for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. Fiennes Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 0ET. The position is required for January 2027 - the salary range is: L15-21

The Directors of The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company, a large family of Catholic schools based in Oxfordshire, in partnership with the Governing Body of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, are seeking to appoint an outstanding Headteacher who will lead this popular vibrant faith school, graded as ‘Good’ by OFSTED, inspiring its children, staff and families ‘to be the best they can be’. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future growth of this thriving school, which is situated in Banbury.

The successful candidate should be a practising Roman Catholic, highly passionate about religious education and the Catholic life within our school and be able to work closely with the RE Subject Leader and our Parish Priests.

We are looking for: -

• A strong, Catholic ambitious leader to build on the strengths of the school and maintain an environment which is friendly, warm and somewhere that our pupils feel safe and valued.
• A passionate and experienced educator who will continue to raise standards and further enhance our curriculum to enrich the lives of all our pupils.
• Someone who will continue to develop the positive relationships that exist with our key stakeholders, families of schools, and the Diocese.
• Someone who is fully committed to safeguarding, inclusivity, equality and ensuring the removal of barriers to learning for all our pupils.

We can offer: -

• A warm, friendly school which thrives on mutual respect and care for each other.
• Welcoming, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn and accepting of others.
• Dedicated, friendly and supportive staff..
• Ongoing professional development opportunities within The Pope Francis Catholic MAC
• A supportive Governing Body and Parish.

Interested candidates are welcome to visit the school in advance of interviews, please contact Michele O’Donoghue, the School Business Manager on 01295 264284 or email: modonoghue@st-josephs-banbury.oxon.sch.uk to arrange to view the school.

Closing date for completed applications is Midday on Monday 29 June 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing 6 July 2026.

THE SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF ALL STUDENTS AND TO UPHOLDING FUNDAMENTAL BRITISH VALUES. WE EXPECT ALL OUR EMPLOYEES TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT.

THIS POST WILL REQUIRE AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK.

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.

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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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-banbury-banbury

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