Headteacher
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE6 2LD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b1f1caed-8ff0-4066-b24f-bf5998597a6d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Provide inspirational Catholic leadership, promoting the school’s mission, ethos and values
• Secure high-quality teaching, learning and achievement through an ambitious, inclusive and evidence-informed curriculum
• Promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and academic development, ensuring high standards for all
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils, embedding a strong culture of vigilance and care
• Uphold statutory responsibilities, ensuring continuous monitoring, evaluation and school improvement
• Foster a positive, respectful and inclusive school culture with high expectations for behaviour and professionalism
• Lead effective staff performance management, wellbeing, professional development and succession planning
• Champion inclusion and SEND provision, working closely with families, parish and external agencies
• Build strong partnerships with parents, governors, the Diocese, local community and wider stakeholders
• Manage resources, staffing and risk effectively to ensure value for money and sustainable improvement
• Provide clear accountability and transparent reporting to governors and external bodies, including Ofsted
• Model the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, aligned with Catholic Social Teaching and the Nolan Principles
• Promote British values alongside Catholic values, supporting respect, dignity, diversity and the common good
What the school offers its staff
• A warm, welcoming and inclusive school where every child is known, valued and nurtured
• A caring community built on strong relationships, mutual respect and kindness
• An outstanding learning environment with high expectations and a shared commitment to excellence
• Happy, confident and motivated pupils who love learning and take pride in their school
• A supportive and collaborative staff team who work together with professionalism and care
• Strong leadership with a clear vision and a commitment to continuous improvement
• A culture that prioritises wellbeing, safeguarding and pastoral support for all
• Positive partnerships with parents, governors and the wider community
• A school that celebrates diversity, individuality and achievement
• An environment where staff are supported to grow, flourish and make a real difference
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to keeping children safe. An enhanced DBS clearance will be required for the successful candidate.
• Provide inspirational Catholic leadership, promoting the school’s mission, ethos and values
• Secure high-quality teaching, learning and achievement through an ambitious, inclusive and evidence-informed curriculum
• Promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and academic development, ensuring high standards for all
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils, embedding a strong culture of vigilance and care
• Uphold statutory responsibilities, ensuring continuous monitoring, evaluation and school improvement
• Foster a positive, respectful and inclusive school culture with high expectations for behaviour and professionalism
• Lead effective staff performance management, wellbeing, professional development and succession planning
• Champion inclusion and SEND provision, working closely with families, parish and external agencies
• Build strong partnerships with parents, governors, the Diocese, local community and wider stakeholders
• Manage resources, staffing and risk effectively to ensure value for money and sustainable improvement
• Provide clear accountability and transparent reporting to governors and external bodies, including Ofsted
• Model the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, aligned with Catholic Social Teaching and the Nolan Principles
• Promote British values alongside Catholic values, supporting respect, dignity, diversity and the common good
What the school offers its staff
• A warm, welcoming and inclusive school where every child is known, valued and nurtured
• A caring community built on strong relationships, mutual respect and kindness
• An outstanding learning environment with high expectations and a shared commitment to excellence
• Happy, confident and motivated pupils who love learning and take pride in their school
• A supportive and collaborative staff team who work together with professionalism and care
• Strong leadership with a clear vision and a commitment to continuous improvement
• A culture that prioritises wellbeing, safeguarding and pastoral support for all
• Positive partnerships with parents, governors and the wider community
• A school that celebrates diversity, individuality and achievement
• An environment where staff are supported to grow, flourish and make a real difference
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to keeping children safe. An enhanced DBS clearance will be required for the successful candidate.