Headteacher

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 1^st January 2026
Salary: £73,891 – £81,441 per annum

Owing to the internal promotion within the Trust of our highly regarded Headteacher, Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust and the Governors of St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an ambitious and talented leader who will lead our wonderful Catholic primary school with drive, compassion and humility. 

We would like to appoint a leader who will continue to foster an environment of love and forgiveness and encourage all our children to be the best that they can be by living out our school motto of “Let Your Light Shine”

The school belongs to Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust, which provides excellent support to headteachers in terms of school improvement services, SEND provision, safeguarding arrangements and HR.  

Therefore, we think this is an attractive post for experienced headteachers who want to be able to focus more on delivering excellent education and less on day-to-day operational matters.

We also believe this post will appeal to candidates new to headship, who will appreciate always having someone at the end of a phone with whom you can discuss any worries or concerns, in confidence, and always in a supportive manner.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a practising Catholic who can demonstrate a clear vision and understanding of Catholic education and a commitment to promote the Catholic ethos throughout the whole school community
• Be fully committed to ensuring safeguarding practices at the school are highly effective
• Be able to drive teaching, learning and curriculum development forward demonstrating passion and enthusiasm
• Be knowledgeable and up-to-date with current educational practice
• Be an excellent leader and manager with strong interpersonal skills
• Be able to motivate others and work as part of a team
• Be an excellent communicator with a calm disposition and welcoming manner
• Be able to work with parents and the wider community
• Be able to evidence they can raise academic standards

We can offer the successful candidate:

• A caring, happy school with a strong Catholic ethos
• Friendly and committed staff who are supportive and open to new ideas
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development
• Close links and group support from the other schools in this forward-thinking Catholic multi-academy trust at this exciting time in our development
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training

• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
• A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
• Flu vaccination clinics
• Eyecare vouchers