Head Teacher - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Dorset Council UK; Coleford; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a Headteacher for St. Joseph’s School in Coleford to lead its vibrant and inclusive community. The ideal candidate will be a practising Catholic with strong leadership skills and a commitment to high standards in education. This role involves guiding the school towards continuous improvement while maintaining a supportive environment for all pupils. Salary ranges from £73,105 to £83,860.

Benefits

Inclusive school environment

Supportive staff and community

Strong governance support

Qualifications

• Clear vision for a Catholic School.
• Ability to build on existing achievements and raise standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead St. Joseph’s School towards achieving its mission and goals.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Skills

Strong leadership and management skills

Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills

Commitment to ensure every pupil achieves their potential

Education

Practising Catholic

Job description

Headteacher

Required for January 2026

Salary: £73,105 - £83,860

Group 2: 15 - 21

St Joseph’s School is a vibrant and inclusive Catholic school with a strong sense of mission and community. We are proud to be a school where Gospel values are lived daily, where faith and learning go hand in hand, and where every child is supported to thrive. The 2024 Ofsted inspection recognised the school as ‘Good’, with behaviour and personal development ‘Outstanding’; reflecting the high standards we maintain in teaching, leadership, and care for our pupils. The Governors of St. Joseph’s wish to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational leader, to build on our successes and continue to improve every area of school life.

We Offer You

• A fully inclusive school with a strong Catholic Ethos
• Enthusiastic, receptive, polite and respectful pupils
• A dedicated and talented staff team
• Committed Governors and Parents who support the school and have strong links with the local parish

The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic who has:

• A clear vision for a Catholic School
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
• Commitment to ensure every pupil achieves their potential
• The ability to build on existing achievements and raise standards in a high achieving school

St. Joseph’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

The successful candidate will be expected to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.