Headteacher

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Carterton, a member of The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company, invites applications for an outstanding Headteacher who will inspire pupils, staff and families to be the best they can be. The school is set in Oxfordshire, near the Cotswolds, with strong community and parish links.

The successful candidate will be a practising Roman Catholic, passionate about religious education and the Catholic life of the school, working closely with the RE Lead

Qualifications

• A Catholic leader with strong faith and commitment to Catholic life in the school.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the school to build on strengths and create a safe, welcoming environment.
• Raise standards and enrich the curriculum to support all pupils.
• Build positive relationships with families, staff, Diocese and stakeholder schools.
• Ensure safeguarding, inclusivity and removal of barriers to learning for all pupils.

Job description

Archdiocese of Birmingham - The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company

HEADTEACHER FOR ST JOSEPHCATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

Lawton Avenue, Carterton, OX18 3JY

Required for January 2027

Salary range: L10-15

The Directors of The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company, a large family of Catholic schools based in Oxfordshire, in partnership with the Governing Body of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, are seeking to appoint an outstanding Headteacher who will lead this popular vibrant faith school, inspiring its children, staff and families 'to be the best they can be'. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future growth of this thriving school, which is situated in Oxfordshire, surrounded by villages and on the edge of The Cotswolds.

The successful candidate should be a practising Roman Catholic, highly passionate about religious education and the Catholic life within our school and be able to work closely with the RE Subject Leader and our Parish Priests.

We are looking for:

• A strong, Catholic ambitious leader to build on the strengths of the school and maintain an environment which is friendly, warm and somewhere that our pupils feel safe and valued.

• A passionate and experienced educator who will continue to raise standards and further enhance our curriculum to enrich the lives of all our pupils.

• Someone who will continue to develop the positive relationships that exist with our key stakeholders, families of schools, and the Diocese.

• Someone who is fully committed to safeguarding, inclusivity, equality and ensuring the removal of barriers to learning for all our pupils.

We can offer:

• A warm, friendly school which thrives on mutual respect and care for each other.

• Welcoming, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn and accepting of others.

• Dedicated, friendly and supportive staff.

• Ongoing professional development opportunities within The Pope Francis Catholic MAC

• A supportive Governing Body and Parish.

Closing date for applications is midday on Monday 12 October 2026

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21 October 2026

THE SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF ALL STUDENTS AND TO UPHOLDING FUNDAMENTAL BRITISH VALUES. WE EXPECT ALL OUR EMPLOYEES TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT.

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