Assistant Headteacher NEW

Xavier Catholic Education Trust; Dorking; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Dorking, Surrey, invites applications for an Assistant Headteacher role commencing September 2027 (or April 2027 by agreement). The post offers a leadership track within a welcoming one-form-entry primary school grounded in Catholic values and focused on achieving excellent outcomes for all pupils.

The successful candidate will join a committed team, support the headteacher, and contribute to the ongoing development and raising standards across the school.

Job description

# Assistant HeadteacherEmployer: St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolLocation: Dorking, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: L1-L5Posted: 9th November 2026Expires: 21st December 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 1st September 2027Job ID: 1583177Job Reference: AHT2027* Share :* Print**ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER**Required for September 2027 (or April 2027 by agreement)St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is a welcoming, one-form-entry primary school located in the heart of Dorking, Surrey.We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our team as Assistant Headteacher.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious teacher looking to take their first step into school leadership. We are seeking someone who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of children, committed to achieving the very best outcomes for all pupils, and eager to contribute to the continued development of our school.We warmly welcome applications from both Catholic and non-Catholic candidates who share our commitment to placing children at the heart of everything we do. Our school is underpinned by a strong set of Catholic values, which shape our vision, ethos and daily life.Salary: Leadership Scale L1–L5 (depending on experience)We would be delighted to welcome prospective applicants to visit the school and find out more about this exciting opportunity. If you would like further information about the role or arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01306-883934.Interview date: Thursday 14 January 2027### AttachmentsXavier Recruitment PolicyXCET Application Form Notes to ApplicantsXCET Privacy Notice for Job ApplicantsAHT - Job descriptionXavier CET Recruitment Pack### Safeguarding Statement:St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance.