Headteacher
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DW25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
26 March 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
26 February 2025
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
Pay scale
- L15-L21
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DW
The Governors of St Thomas More Catholic Primary School are excited to invite applications for an inspirational and dedicated Head Teacher to join our community from 1st September 2025.
About Us
At St Thomas More we pride ourselves on being a caring and friendly school where our Catholic Ethos is central to all that we do. Our mission is clear: we strive to provide an educational experience that nurtures the spiritual, social and academic growth of each child, fostering respect for one another and the world around us.
We were recently named the top primary school in East Anglia in the Times Parent Power Guide 2025.
Key Responsibilities
As Head Teacher, you will work with governors to shape the strategic direction of the school and lead the day-to-day management of our vibrant school. You will inspire a dedicated team committed to the best interests of our children and our community.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a practising Catholic who can nurture faith and spirituality, while providing inspirational Catholic education rooted in our shared Gospel values.
- Is passionate about creating a child-centred vision for education and fostering an inclusive, aspirational and ambitious environment for all pupils and staff.
- Will champion a broad and exciting curriculum that inspires both teachers and pupils.
- Can build upon our strong foundation of academic achievement and demonstrate a successful track record of inspirational and strategic leadership.
- Has a robust understanding of safeguarding practices and is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of every child.
- Is a team leader with experience in coaching and mentoring, dedicated to maximising the potential of every child.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- Engaged, enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn. A professional and dedicated staff team, supportive parents, and active Governors.
- An enthusiastic and ambitious Senior Leadership Team.
- Excellent opportunities for further professional development.
- Long standing relationships with partnership groups and outside agencies
An Ofsted rating of GOOD (19th September 2023) and an OUTSTANDING Catholic School Inspection (12th December 2018)
Explore our School:
We warmly invite and encourage applicants to visit our school, to learn more about the role and experience our welcoming community
Application Process:
If you are ready to lead with faith, passion, and a clear vision for the future, please contact the school Business Manager Anna Davies anna@stmsw.co.uk for an application pack. Completed applications should be sent to this address.
Closing date: Wednesday 26th March 2025 3pm
Shortlisting: Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Interviews: Friday 25th April 2025
Please note we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies.
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks. Applications should be on a CES application form and sent to the school (applications NOT submitted on the CES application form will not be considered). Any electronic applications will have to be signed by the applicant before attending an interview.
This is a reserved post and is open to practising Catholics only, please review the document produced by the Diocese of Brentwood “Definition of a practising Catholic for a reserved posts” for further information
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 download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to anna@stmsw.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 216 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- anna@stmsw.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01799 523248
Arranging a visit to St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email anna@stmsw.co.uk.
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