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Teaching Vacancies; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Family Catholic School is seeking a Headteacher to provide inspirational leadership rooted in Catholic faith and mission. You will work with the Board of Directors, staff, pupils, parents and parish to guide strategic direction and ensure high standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care.

You will champion the school's Catholic mission, build on strengths, and foster a culture of high expectations, continuous professional development and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a school as headteacher or senior leader.
• Commitment to safeguarding and safe recruitment practices.
• Ability to promote and model Catholic values within school life.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of the school, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care.
• Champion the Catholic mission and values in daily life and long-term vision.
• Build on existing strengths and identify areas for improvement.
• Foster a culture of high expectations, mutual respect and professional development for staff.
• Represent the school within the diocese, local authority and wider community.

Skills

School leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Catholic faith involvement

Education

NPQH or equivalent leadership qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

As Headteacher, you will provide inspirational leadership that is rooted in the Catholic faith and mission of the school. Working closely with the Board of Directors, staff, pupils, parents, and parish, you will:Lead the strategic direction of the school, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and pastoral care.

Champion the Catholic mission and values of the school in daily life and long-term vision

Build on existing strengths while identifying and delivering areas for improvement

Foster a culture of high expectations, mutual respect, and continuous professional development for staff Represent the school effectively within the diocese, local authority, and wider community

You will be joining a school that is ambitious for its pupils and supportive of its leaders — this is a genuine opportunity to shape the future of The Holy Family Catholic School.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Holy Family?

• An ambitious and distinctive Catholic School.
• A clear and well-structured leadership team.
• A curriculum that values both excellence and formation.
• A strong sense of community and shared purpose.
• The opportunity to shape the academic experience of our pupils.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.