Principal Secondment
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Bristol, BS5 8AS9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
28 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): See advert for details; however, the Trust is willing to discuss flexible working arrangements and requests.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months
Full-time equivalent salary
- L10-16
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the School
St Patrick’s is a one-form entry Catholic primary school who, following their recent successful Ofsted inspection, is well positioned to continue its journey with strength and stability. The children are enthusiastic, behaviour is excellent and the staff team is ready for the next phase of development under strong, values-led leadership.
We are looking for a dedicated leader who:
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Has a strong track record of senior leadership in education
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Is ready to take on the challenge of headship and shape the future of a school
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Can lead others with clarity, authenticity and a commitment to Gospel values
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Will promote high standards, nurture faith and work closely with families and governors
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
A secondment structure that supports your success, shaped in collaboration with the Trust
A stable, positive school with a united and ambitious teaching team
Tailored professional development, executive mentoring and strategic input
The chance to make a lasting difference in a school with deep community roots
An exceptional opportunity to step into headship
This is a chance to make a significant impact while being part of a wider Trust family that values coaching, collaboration and Catholic education.
This is an ideal opportunity for a high-potential leader to step into headship with confidence, knowing that support and expertise are close at hand.
Flexible working opportunities
Further details about the role
Principal Secondment
Fixed-term contract: 2025/26 academic yearThe contract will be discussed and reviewed with the successful candidate
during the appointment year
Salary: commensurate with experience
and aligned with Trust pay structure
An exceptional opportunity to step into headship
We are seeking applications for a secondment to the role of Principal at St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School. This is a rare opportunity for a talented and committed leader to step confidently into headship in a supported and collaborative context. Whether you are an experienced Vice Principal, Assistant Head or a serving Principal looking for a new challenge, this role offers the chance to lead a strong school with a positive culture, united team and ambition for the future.
As a Catholic school, we are seeking a practising Catholic leader who can faithfully uphold and promote the Catholic Life and mission of the school. However, in the context of this being a secondment and part of a Trust-wide leadership structure, we also welcome initial conversations with exceptional non-Catholic leaders who are fully supportive of and committed to the ethos of Catholic education. In such cases, the leadership model would include additional strategic support from a senior Catholic leader within the Trust to ensure that the school’s Catholic identity remains secure, visible and central to its life.
This is not a conventional interim post. It is a purposeful secondment designed to support a leader in taking the next step with tailored mentoring, flexible structures and strategic backing from the Newman Catholic Trust. You will work directly with the CEO to shape a leadership model that reflects your strengths, meets the school’s needs and ensures you have the support to flourish.
The Role
As Principal, you will lead St Patrick’s into its next chapter, building on strong foundations and guiding the school with vision, integrity and faith. You will take responsibility for the mission, vision and operational leadership of the school, supported by a dedicated team.
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 are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 208 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- dannydoyle@newmancatholictrust.com
- Phone number
- 07793862281
Arranging a visit to St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dannydoyle@newmancatholictrust.com.
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