Principal

St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St Michael’s Catholic College in Bermondsey, part of St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust, invites applications for the role of Principal. You will lead a highly successful 11–18 Catholic school and uphold its Salesian values, academic excellence and pastoral care.

The post is permanent, full-time with start date April 2027 or September 2027. The College seeks an ambitious leader to build on outstanding Ofsted results and continue to secure opportunities for every student to flourish academically,

Job description

Principal - St Michael’s Catholic College

An exciting opportunity to lead an outstanding Catholic school within St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust.

St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust is seeking an inspirational and dynamic Principal to lead St Michael’s Catholic College, a highly successful 11–18 Catholic school in Bermondsey, South East London.

St Michael’s is an exceptional school with a strong reputation for academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care and a welcoming Catholic community rooted in the Salesian values of respect, understanding, affection and humour.

Following its third consecutive Outstanding Ofsted judgement in April 2025 and celebrating record-breaking GCSE results in 2026, the College is entering an exciting new chapter.

We are seeking an ambitious and committed leader who will build upon these achievements, champion Catholic education and ensure every student has the opportunity to flourish academically, personally and spiritually.

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Start date: April 2027 or September 2027

Interview date: Monday 16th November 2026

School visits

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the College. Tours are available on 15th October and 5th November 2026.

For an informal, confidential conversation with Jonathan Ronan, Chief Executive Officer of St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust, please contact Karen Robertson at [e-mail] .

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Criminal Records Bureau. We are committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and young people. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

London Borough of Southwark, Bermondsey, SE16 4UN

Position:

Department:

Leadership

Leadership Scale L33 to L39 Inner London

Contract Hours:

Full Time - Permanent

April 2027 or September 2027

Friday 6th November (9am)

Job Reference:

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