Principal – St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Droitwich
Full-time Post - required from 1 September 2026
Salary Range: Leadership Spine 13 - 19 (£69,594 – £80,655)
Number on Roll: 199 (including nursery)
Closing date for applications: noon on 27th April 2026
Interview date: TBC but anticipated Thursday 7th May 2026
The Directors of Emmaus Catholic Multi Academy Company, together with the Archdiocese of Birmingham, wish to appoint a dynamic, ambitious and suitably qualified practising Catholic to the post of Principal at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Droitwich.
Our MAC mission of ‘Forming Christ-centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for justice’ shapes all we do.
St Joseph’s, Droitwich is a popular, nurturing and outward looking school with happy, motivated and well-behaved children. We are a one-form entry primary school at the heart of our local community where everyone at St Joseph’s is committed to providing the best possible education and care to our young people to enable them to maximise their God-given talents and flourish. We have an excellent staff team, a supportive and knowledgeable Local Governing Body and strong links with our local parish.
We are looking for an exceptional and inspiring leader with a secure understanding of the nature of Catholic education, the knowledge of what constitutes quality in educational provision, the characteristics of effective schools and standards for raising the achievement of all pupils as well as a strong track record in raising standards at pace.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the leadership team of our Multi Academy Company in which there is a shared vision and commitment to working together to raise standard in all our schools. Strong relationships provide positive support for continuous professional development, and Directors are keen to appoint and promote effective and successful leaders to secure and sustain the future of our schools and Catholic education.
Please contact Kerry-Ann Holden via kholden@emmausmac.com to obtain an application pack or to request a school visit.
Please note, only application submitted via email to kholden@emmausmac.com will be accepted.
Emmaus Catholic MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process school and colleges should consider carrying out online searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an online check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or during the interview.
Attached documents
* Senior Leadership Application Form.docx
* Application Forms - Notes to Applicants.docx
* Consent_to_Obtain_References_Form.docx
* Christ_at_the_Centre_1.pdf
* Rehabilitation_of_Offenders_Act_1974_-_Disclosure_Form.docx
* Recruitment Monitoring Form.docx
* Equality_Act_2010_-_Reasonable_Adjustments_Statement.docx
* Principal Job Description & Person Specification with KCSIE DSL Role Sept 2025.pdf
* Advert St Joseph's Droitwich Principal.pdf
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