Headteacher
St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0QFDeadline is tomorrow
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
30 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 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: Monday to Friday 32.5 hrs per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L15-L21
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role
We are seeking a Headteacher who will:
- Lead with integrity, faith, and a deep commitment to Catholic education
- Inspire excellence in teaching, learning, and personal development
- Champion our children and families and hold the highest expectations of pupil’s achievement
- Build strong partnerships with pupils, staff, parents, governors, and the parish
- Continue to strengthen our inclusive, ambitious, and caring culture
- Drive continuous improvement while celebrating what already makes our school special
The Person
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a practising Catholic with a strong faith and a passion for Catholic education
- Has proven leadership experience, resilience and the ability to motivate and empower others
- Is committed to nurturing every child’s unique potential
- Demonstrates an inspirational passion for teaching
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Will relish developing and leading a high performing team
- Brings creativity, imagination, and a clear vision for the future
What the school offers its staff
We Offer
- A welcoming, faith-filled school community
- Children who are eager to learn and proud of their school
- A strong, supportive, friendly staff team
- Committed and supported governors working in partnership with St Clare Trust and the family of schools
- A commitment to you and your continued professional development
Further information about the job
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 301 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy website
- Email address
- exechead@st-patricks.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01142456183
3-11 Primary School and Nursery
Arranging a visit to St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email exechead@st-patricks.sheffield.sch.uk.
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