Headteacher
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0QF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7232da3a-9656-4257-a294-9321a8ca416e |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role
We are seeking a Headteacher who will:
• Lead with integrity, faith, and a deep commitment to Catholic education
• Inspire excellence in teaching, learning, and personal development
• Champion our children and families and hold the highest expectations of pupil’s achievement
• Build strong partnerships with pupils, staff, parents, governors, and the parish
• Continue to strengthen our inclusive, ambitious, and caring culture
• Drive continuous improvement while celebrating what already makes our school special
The Person
We are looking for someone who:
• Is a practising Catholic with a strong faith and a passion for Catholic education
• Has proven leadership experience, resilience and the ability to motivate and empower others
• Is committed to nurturing every child’s unique potential
• Demonstrates an inspirational passion for teaching
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Will relish developing and leading a high performing team
• Brings creativity, imagination, and a clear vision for the future
What the school offers its staff
We Offer
• A welcoming, faith-filled school community
• Children who are eager to learn and proud of their school
• A strong, supportive, friendly staff team
• Committed and supported governors working in partnership with St Clare Trust and the family of schools
• A commitment to you and your continued professional development
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The Role
We are seeking a Headteacher who will:
• Lead with integrity, faith, and a deep commitment to Catholic education
• Inspire excellence in teaching, learning, and personal development
• Champion our children and families and hold the highest expectations of pupil’s achievement
• Build strong partnerships with pupils, staff, parents, governors, and the parish
• Continue to strengthen our inclusive, ambitious, and caring culture
• Drive continuous improvement while celebrating what already makes our school special
The Person
We are looking for someone who:
• Is a practising Catholic with a strong faith and a passion for Catholic education
• Has proven leadership experience, resilience and the ability to motivate and empower others
• Is committed to nurturing every child’s unique potential
• Demonstrates an inspirational passion for teaching
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Will relish developing and leading a high performing team
• Brings creativity, imagination, and a clear vision for the future
What the school offers its staff
We Offer
• A welcoming, faith-filled school community
• Children who are eager to learn and proud of their school
• A strong, supportive, friendly staff team
• Committed and supported governors working in partnership with St Clare Trust and the family of schools
• A commitment to you and your continued professional development
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.