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Inspiring Head of School - Catholic Primary LeadershipShorefields • Tendring, England, United Kingdom
Inspiring Head of School - Catholic Primary Leadership

Inspiring Head of School - Catholic Primary Leadership

Shorefields • Tendring, England, United Kingdom
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3302-90L. Position Type: Head of School. Pay Range: Leadership Scale 7-11.

Position Start Date: 01/01/2027. Contract Type: Full-time. Contract Term: Permanent.

Application Closed: 02/10/2026 Midnight. Date of Interviews: 15th October 2026.

Role Overview

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School invites a dynamic and inspirational Head of School to join from 1st January 2027. As a caring and friendly community grounded in Catholic ethos, the Head of School will work alongside the Local Governing Body and the Rosary Trust to shape the strategic direction of the school and provide day‑to‑day leadership and management. St Joseph’s mission is to offer every child a high standard of education, meeting individual needs in a caring and loving community that celebrates faith.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all aspects of the school’s operation, ensuring day‑to‑day leadership and strategic direction.
  • Promote a child‑centred vision and nurture an inclusive, aspirational, and ambitious culture for students and staff.
  • Share leadership responsibilities with the Local Governing Body and Rosary Trust, maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the parish.
  • Champion a curriculum that inspires teachers and engages students.
  • Provide inspirational, strategic and professional leadership, demonstrating a proven track record of success.
  • Ensure safeguarding is consistently upheld, demonstrating secure knowledge of all safeguarding matters.
  • Coach and mentor staff, working hard to support and challenge every child to maximise their potential.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Practising Catholic, passionate about faith and spirituality, and able to lead inspirational Catholic education based on Gospel values.
  • Outstanding leadership experience as a Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher or Assistant Head Teacher.
  • Strong commitment to partnership with parents and the parish.
  • Proven track record of providing strategic and professional leadership.

Benefits

  • High standard of education with enthusiastic, fully engaged students.
  • Professional and dedicated staff, supportive parents and active Governors.
  • Aspirational staff team and excellent opportunities for further professional development.
  • Support from Rosary Trust CMAT and Harwich Collaborative of schools.
  • Excellent Ofsted (May 2023) and CSI grade 2 (March 2024) performance and well‑maintained building and grounds.
  • A balanced budget.

Supporting Documents

  • Consent to obtain references (from Parish Priest and Professional Referees).
  • Chair’s welcome letter to applicants.
  • CES Model Application Forms and Supplementary Forms – Notes to applicant.
  • Recruitment monitoring form.

Contact

Telephone: 01255 503493
Email: admin@st-josephs-dovercourt.essex.sch.uk
Gillian Colley
The Drive
Dovercourt, Harwich
Essex, CO12 3SU

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