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Assistant Headteacher
Required from September 2026
Salary L6-L10 (Outer London Pay scale)
The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, highly motivated Assistant Headteacher who will play a major role in the leadership and development of this School.
The successful candidate will:
•Have excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
•Be an innovator and is willing to take risks to make a project their own.
•Embrace the challenge of working with a committed team to accelerate pupil progress.
•Have the ability and energy to lead and motivate others in key areas and be committed to maintaining an excellent and positive learning environment.
•Be an excellent classroom practitioner and have a proven track record of success.
•Take responsibility for leading a significant aspect in school improvement planning and implementation.
•Have knowledge and experience of assessment for learning, data analysis, school self- review and evaluation practices.
•The ability to promote the Catholic Ethos of the school.
• Have a vision to combine creativity with the basic skills of learning.
We will offer:
•A creative, happy and enthusiastic pupils.
•A welcoming, caring and supportive environment
•A strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued.
•Dedicated weekly leadership time.
•Committed, hardworking and dedicated staffing team.
•Very supportive Governing body.
•Active engagement with parents.
•Appropriate Leadership courses and support making this an ideal stepping stone to a long term leadership career.
•Access to an enhanced CPD Fund.
•An exceptional learning environment with high quality resources.
•Generous pension scheme.
•Discounted Childcare Provision.
•Cycle to work scheme.
Closing date: 18 May 2026 at 12.00pm
Interview date: TBC
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory professional references. References will be taken prior to interview. The successful candidate will be required to sign the CES contract. Online checks will be carried out. The school may appoint before the close date.
Safeguarding Statement
St James's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, barred list check and a Prohibition from Teaching check. Successful candidates must sign a CES contract of employment.