Headteacher

St Andrew's Catholic Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 86,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Andrew's Catholic Primary School recherche un Headteacher dynamique pour janvier 2026, offrant un salaire de £86,967 à £96,106. Le candidat idéal sera un leader visionnaire, passionné par l'éducation et capable d'inspirer un environnement collaboratif favorable à l'apprentissage. L'école, riche de sa communauté et de ses valeurs catholiques, s'engage à fournir un leadership fort qui répond aux besoins de chaque élève.

Benefits

Travail au sein d'une communauté scolaire engagée

Équipe éducative dévouée et soutenue

Qualifications

• Expérience en leadership scolaire requise.
• Capacité à promouvoir un curriculum équilibré.
• Démontrer une approche créative et innovante en leadership.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un leadership fort et visionnaire à l'école.
• Promouvoir le bien-être des enfants dans une communauté culturellement diverse.
• Favoriser le développement professionnel au sein de l'équipe enseignante.

Skills

Leadership

Vision claire

Passion pour l'éducation

Capacité à inspirer

Innovation

Education

Engagement en tant que catholique pratiquant

Job description

Headteacher Required for January 2026

Group 3 Starting Salary - L19-L24 (£86,967 to £96,106)

Additional remuneration may be considered for a candidate that demonstrates exceptional experience

https://www.st-andrewsrc.lambeth.sch.uk/

‘Our school is more than just a school - it’s a special community, a family, a place where everybody feels safe when they come through our doors.’ Lidya and William, Head Girl and Boy at St Andrew’s

St. Andrew’s is a thriving and happy school community, with a talented and committed staff and strongly supportive parents all united as one through our Catholic faith. Each and every child at our school fills us with pride and continues to inspire us every day. We are seeking a strong and ambitious school leader to build on the many strengths of this wonderful school and to guide us on our future journey.

Our new Headteacher will:

●be a committed, practising Catholic with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education

●provide strong, visionary leadership to the school

●be passionate about making a positive difference to children’s lives within a culturally diverse community

●be a teacher at heart with the ability to inspire others to learn and develop through collaboration and communicate

●promote a broad and balanced curriculum that meets all children’s needs

●have a creative and innovative approach to leading the school

●be resilient, adaptable and able to deal with complexity and challenge.

We will offer:

●happy, very well-behaved children who are a pleasure to see every day and strongly uphold the school’s gospel values

●caring, hard-working, and friendly staff who are dedicated to the school’s continuous improvement

●supportive, engaged parents, including a thriving Parents’ Association (STAPA)

●a knowledgeable and committed Governing Body who provide constructive challenge

Visits to St. Andrew’s are warmly welcomed.Please contact the Finance Officer, Mrs Bull on 020 8769 4980 to arrange an appointment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).Further information can be found at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

St. Andrew’s Catholic Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and promotes the elimination of discrimination in employment.If you do have a disability and would need us to make any adjustments, if shortlisted, for you to attend the interview, then please do let us know when you submit your application.

Please complete the application form and send it to:

Headteacher Applications FAO The Chair of Governors,

St. Andrew’s Catholic Primary School,

Polworth Road,

London,

SW16 2ET

Applications should be on a CES application form and sent to the school (applications NOT submitted on the CES application form will not be considered).

Closing date:Friday 27th June 2025

Shortlisting:Monday 30th June 2025

Interviews:Week beginning Monday 7th July 2025

Start date: 1st January 2026