Headteacher
| Posting date: | 31 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Orpington, Kent, BR5 2SR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | aadf7e3e-2f96-4c48-99d1-9e9f2fbdfac9 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional practising Catholic to become the next Headteacher of St Peter & St Paul Catholic Primary School. We are seeking a visionary and collaborative leader with the passion and drive to take our school into the next stages of its development as part of St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust.
About You
You will be a committed Catholic leader who:
•Has a clear vision for establishing a positive and proactive culture that promotes excellence
•Is passionate about driving internal excellence through collaboration
•Upholds and embeds our Gospel Values in all aspects of school life
•Demonstrates ambition for every child and member of staff
•Has the skills and experience to lead the school's continued improvement
What the school offers its staff
As Headteacher within St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust, you will:
•Lead a team of experienced staff, all of whom are passionate about working in a caring Christian environment
•Work in partnership with a supportive and effective Local Governing Committee that is committed to your continued professional development
•Work alongside an experienced Executive Team who will provide support and mentorship
•Collaborate with other experienced Headteachers across the Trust, creating valuable networking opportunities
•Have the opportunity to shape the educational landscape within our area
•Benefit from the resources and support of a well-established Multi-Academy Trust
•Access to the generous Teachers’ Pension Scheme
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional practising Catholic to become the next Headteacher of St Peter & St Paul Catholic Primary School. We are seeking a visionary and collaborative leader with the passion and drive to take our school into the next stages of its development as part of St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust.
About You
You will be a committed Catholic leader who:
•Has a clear vision for establishing a positive and proactive culture that promotes excellence
•Is passionate about driving internal excellence through collaboration
•Upholds and embeds our Gospel Values in all aspects of school life
•Demonstrates ambition for every child and member of staff
•Has the skills and experience to lead the school's continued improvement
What the school offers its staff
As Headteacher within St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust, you will:
•Lead a team of experienced staff, all of whom are passionate about working in a caring Christian environment
•Work in partnership with a supportive and effective Local Governing Committee that is committed to your continued professional development
•Work alongside an experienced Executive Team who will provide support and mentorship
•Collaborate with other experienced Headteachers across the Trust, creating valuable networking opportunities
•Have the opportunity to shape the educational landscape within our area
•Benefit from the resources and support of a well-established Multi-Academy Trust
•Access to the generous Teachers’ Pension Scheme
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.