Lead Teacher

St John's Catholic Primary School, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0SL

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £53,069.00 - £58,569.00 Annually (Actual) L2 - L6

Lead Teacher job summary

Our Trust

St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is a family of 63 schools working together to provide high-quality, faith-filled education to every child we serve.

At the heart of our Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is a mission that shapes everything we do. Inspired by the witness of St Gabriel the Archangel, we are forming Christ-centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge, and a hunger for justice. These characteristics are lived out in our schools, they shape our culture, leadership, teaching, and our community.

Our School

St John’s Catholic Primary School in Great Haywood is a small, family-oriented school serving children aged 3-11, including a nursery. It is a thriving, welcoming, and faith-filled community where every child is known, valued, and inspired to flourish. Rooted in Gospel values and a strong Catholic ethos, we take pride in our nurturing environment, high academic standards, and our commitment to developing the whole child— spiritually, academically, and socially.

Are you a passionate educator ready to make a lasting impact? We are looking for an exceptional Lead Teacher who combines strong leadership with a commitment to academic excellence, student growth, and innovative learning.

In this rewarding leadership role, you will guide and inspire both students and fellow educators, creating a dynamic and engaging classroom environment where curiosity, creativity, and achievement thrive. As a passionate, ambitious, and faith-driven professional, you will play a pivotal role in strategic leadership, school improvement, and the daily operational management of St John’s, ensuring the school continues to deliver an outstanding Catholic education for all pupils. You will help foster a positive and inclusive culture rooted in faith, excellence, and compassion while driving educational success, supporting students to reach their full potential, and working collaboratively with staff, families, and the wider school community to champion innovation, nurture talent, and lead by example.

You will be a visible, approachable leader who inspires staff, motivates pupils, and builds strong relationships with parents, governors, and the wider parish community.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a leader who shares our faith, values, and passion for nurturing every child’s potential through high-quality Catholic education.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a Practising Catholic* who will actively support and promote the Catholic ethos and spiritual life of the school. *Please see the additional "Definition of a Practising Catholic" attached).
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child.
• Has experience of leadership and teaching in a successful and inclusive school environment.
• Has experience of leading or supporting SEND provision, with a compassionate commitment to inclusive practice.
• Demonstrates ambition and integrity, with a deep commitment to Gospel values and a willingness to go the extra mile in serving the whole school community.
• Can articulate and share a clear vision for primary education that reflects the mission and values of St John’s’ Catholic Primary School.
• Understands what constitutes high-quality educational provision and has strategies to raise standards and ensure the success of all pupils.
• Is well-organised and adaptable, able to balance competing priorities and respond positively to the changing needs of a busy school environment.
• Has excellent communication skills to build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues, and the wider community.

We can offer you

• Wonderful pupils who are enthusiastic, curious, and proud of their school — children who love to learn, care for one another, and are at the heart of everything we do.
• A happy, caring, and safe environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve their full potential.
• A strong sense of community and partnership, where staff, governors, parents, and parish work together to nurture each child’s spiritual, emotional, and academic growth.
• An inclusive, diverse, and vibrant culture that celebrates difference, promotes understanding, and encourages all to live out the Gospel values of love, respect and service.
• Central services for Finance, HR, Estates, and IT—enabling school leaders to focus on what matters most: teaching, learning, and pastoral care.
• The opportunity to work closely with an experienced Catholic senior leader, our Executive Principal, and a dedicated team of school improvement advisors, supporting your personal and professional development.
• A committed, hardworking, and supportive team, both within the school and across the wider St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust family, united by faith and purpose.

To arrange a visit to St John’s Catholic Primary School please contact Mrs M Kelsey, HR Manager via email mkelsey@sgacmat.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

St John's Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone 01538 493777.

School email office@st-johns-greathaywood.staffs.sch.uk School website https://www.st-johns-greathaywood.staffs.sch.uk/

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.

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 John's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 46 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-catholic-primary-school

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