Headteacher

St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QB

36 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 March 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
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: L15 - L21

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Trustees of the Rosary Trust and the Governors of St Thomas More’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Head Teacher from 1st January 2027. St Thomas More’s is a caring, friendly school and community where our Catholic Ethos is central to all we do. Our new Head Teacher will be well-supported by all stakeholders and will have the benefit of a close network of colleagues in the CMAT. Our new Head Teacher will work with the Local Governing Body and the Rosary Trust to shape the strategic direction of the school, and will be responsible for day to day leadership and management of St Thomas More’s. Our new Head Teacher will lead a team that strive together in the best interest of all our children.

Applicants are invited from Head Teachers, Deputy Head Teachers or Assistant Head Teachers with outstanding leadership experience.

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:

Enthusiastic children who are proud of their school and their achievements
The opportunity to work with delightful children and a team of talented and conscientious staff committed to working together with our supportive parents to provide the best education and support for all our pupils
An enthusiastic, supportive and dedicated Local Governing Committee and Trust Board
The benefits of a forward-thinking Trust, extensive collaboration across our Trust schools and the wider Diocese of Brentwood
Excellent opportunities for further professional development
Outstanding track record in terms of Ofsted (January 2024) and CSI (March 2022)

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.