Headteacher
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 January 2026 |
| Location: | Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3JA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 434ef0cd-b08e-4f50-8551-0fce27bfcf0b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governing Body of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Dorking is seeking to appoint a strong, dynamic and inspirational Headteacher to further the achievements of this welcoming and caring school.
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School provides exciting and meaningful learning with a strong Catholic ethos for the pupils aged 4 to 11. The school benefits from strong partnerships with other local schools and is at the heart of the Catholic community in Dorking. We are seeking an individual who will ensure that all pupils and staff are able to fulfil their potential within a caring and supportive Catholic community.
The successful applicant will be:
• A practising Catholic who has a clear understanding of the distinctive nature of a Catholic School and is willing to take an active role in the life & mission of the School
• An outstanding primary classroom practitioner
• An experienced school leader who is innovative and knowledgeable; confident to lead the school in line with the Bishop’s strategy for Catholic Education through a Catholic Multi-Academy Trust before 2030
• A strategic thinker who can develop and articulate an innovative, strategic vision for the school effectiveness, inclusion and wellbeing mindful of the impact of these on pupil outcomes
• Able to support, inspire and challenge staff
• Passionate about school improvement and raising standards
• Committed to build on existing relationships with parents, the Parish, the Diocese, Local Authority and wider community whilst fostering new relationships
• Able to identify strengths and weaknesses to further develop the potential of pupils and staff
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A welcoming, Christ centred community with a strong Catholic ethos
• A real opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our children
• The chance to lead a dedicated and committed staff body
• A supportive Governing Body committed to raising standards and strong local parish links
• An exciting opportunity to further develop the School’s vision and successes
• Commitment to your continuous professional development
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Successful applicants must be able to support the distinctive Catholic ethos of our school.
The Governing Body of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Dorking is seeking to appoint a strong, dynamic and inspirational Headteacher to further the achievements of this welcoming and caring school.
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School provides exciting and meaningful learning with a strong Catholic ethos for the pupils aged 4 to 11. The school benefits from strong partnerships with other local schools and is at the heart of the Catholic community in Dorking. We are seeking an individual who will ensure that all pupils and staff are able to fulfil their potential within a caring and supportive Catholic community.
The successful applicant will be:
• A practising Catholic who has a clear understanding of the distinctive nature of a Catholic School and is willing to take an active role in the life & mission of the School
• An outstanding primary classroom practitioner
• An experienced school leader who is innovative and knowledgeable; confident to lead the school in line with the Bishop’s strategy for Catholic Education through a Catholic Multi-Academy Trust before 2030
• A strategic thinker who can develop and articulate an innovative, strategic vision for the school effectiveness, inclusion and wellbeing mindful of the impact of these on pupil outcomes
• Able to support, inspire and challenge staff
• Passionate about school improvement and raising standards
• Committed to build on existing relationships with parents, the Parish, the Diocese, Local Authority and wider community whilst fostering new relationships
• Able to identify strengths and weaknesses to further develop the potential of pupils and staff
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A welcoming, Christ centred community with a strong Catholic ethos
• A real opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our children
• The chance to lead a dedicated and committed staff body
• A supportive Governing Body committed to raising standards and strong local parish links
• An exciting opportunity to further develop the School’s vision and successes
• Commitment to your continuous professional development
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Successful applicants must be able to support the distinctive Catholic ethos of our school.