Principal

Good Shepherd Catholic School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 7FN

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  13 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £70,293.00 - £81,441.00 Annually (Actual) ISR L15 - 21

Principal job summary

Principal Vacancy

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School, Coventry

Part of the Romero Catholic Multi Academy Company

Location: Spring Road, Coventry, CV6 7FN

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2025

About Us:

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is a vibrant and welcoming community, committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. As part of the Romero Catholic Multi Academy Company, we uphold the values of faith, encouragement, ambition, resilience, community, and wellbeing. Our mission, "One Fold, One Family, Walking with Christ," reflects our dedication to fostering a strong sense of belonging and spiritual growth among our students.

The Role:

We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic Principal to lead our school into its next chapter. The successful candidate will be a practicing Catholic with a strong commitment to the ethos and values of Catholic education. They will have a proven track record of successful leadership and management in a primary school setting, with the ability to drive continuous improvement and raise standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the school.
• Ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Foster a positive and inclusive school culture that promotes the wellbeing and development of all students and staff.
• Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors, staff, parents, and the wider community to achieve the school's goals.
• Uphold and promote the Catholic ethos and values of the school.

About You:

• A practicing Catholic with a deep commitment to the mission of Catholic education.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and NPQH (or equivalent).
• Significant experience in a senior leadership role within a primary school.
• Strong understanding of curriculum development and effective teaching practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead a dedicated team of staff.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment within the Romero Catholic Multi Academy Company.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A school community that values and supports its staff.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students.

How to Apply:

For an application pack and further details, please visit our website here.

Visits to the School:

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school. Please contact Alex Thomas on 07894939684

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Good Shepherd Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 244 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Good Shepherd Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/good-shepherd-catholic-school

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