Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Benfleet

Diocese of BrentwoodHOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLDEPUTY HEADTEACHERrequired by January 2027 (or sooner) At Holy Family Catholic Primary School, we believe passionately that every child deserves the very best. With Christ at the centre of everything we do, we are a truly special one-form entry school with a Nursery, where every child is known, valued and encouraged to thrive. Our wonderful children, dedicated staff and supportive families work together to create a warm, welcoming and nurturing Catholic community, rooted in Gospel values and committed to helping every child reach their full potential. We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to play a key role in the next stage of our school's development. Governors wish to appoint an experienced and highly effective Catholic leader with the vision, ambition and drive to inspire others, support our continued improvement journey, and ensure that every child and member of staff achieves their very best. As a practising Catholic, you will bring vision, enthusiasm and a deep commitment to Catholic education. Working in partnership with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership team, you will help shape a culture of high expectations, ambition and inclusion.  You will build strong and positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and the wider community, ensuring that Christ remains at the centre of all we do. Together, we will nurture children academically and spiritually, enabling them to fulfil their God-given potential and become confident, compassionate members of society. ·       Is a committed practising Catholic who will actively support and promote the Catholic life and mission of the school. ·       Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and has the ability to motivate, inspire and develop others ·       Builds strong partnerships with children, families, staff, governors and the wider community. ·       Is committed to securing high-quality teaching and learning and sustaining long-term improvement. ·       Has high aspirations for every child and is dedicated to ensuring they reach their full potential. ·       Is proactive, resilient, optimistic and able to lead effectively in a fast-paced environment. ·       Is passionate about safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all children and staff. ·       Thrives as part of a collaborative team and is eager to contribute to the next stage of our school's development. ·       A welcoming, caring and supportive Catholic ethos where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. ·       A talented, dedicated and hardworking staff team committed to securing the best outcomes for all pupils. ·       The opportunity to work alongside a new and ambitious Headteacher and play a key role in shaping the future of the school. ·       Excellent professional development, collaboration and leadership opportunities through the Assisi Catholic Trust and the Diocese of Brentwood. ·       Extensive support from a strong network of Trust schools committed to excellence and continuous improvement. ·       A culture of encouragement, innovation and professional growth where your contribution will be valued and celebrated. If you are an inspirational Catholic leader who wants to make a meaningful difference and help write the next chapter in the story of Holy Family Catholic Primary School, we would love to hear from you and to show you around our school To arrange a visit or to ask any questions, please contact the school office on 01268 792231 or by email on Alternatively you can contact Claire Fantini, HR Manager, at the Assisi Catholic Trust on 01702 344933 or by email on Full details of the post and relevant application form are available from the HR Manager by contacting the above email address.  All applicants must complete the CES Senior Leadership Application Form to be considered for this vacancy and submit it to .  Electronic applications are required to be signed by applicants invited to interview prior to interview. Assisi Catholic Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS clearance. References will be sought and an online search carried out on applicants as part of our due diligence. Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Southend-on-Sea

Sacred Heart was established over one hundred years ago and we are pleased to have served our community for so long. We hope to deliver our mission statement by enabling our pupils and the wider community to learn to love God, love one another, love our world and develop a love of learning in the process. At Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, we believe passionately that every child deserves the very best. With Christ at the centre of everything we do, where every child is known, valued and encouraged to thrive. We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to play a key role in the next stage of our school's development. Governors wish to appoint an experienced and highly effective Catholic leader with the vision, ambition and drive to inspire others, support our continued improvement journey, and ensure that every child and member of staff achieves their very best. As a practising Catholic, you will bring vision, enthusiasm and a deep commitment to Catholic education. Working in partnership with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership team, you will help shape a culture of high expectations, ambition and inclusion.  You will build strong and positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and the wider community, ensuring that Christ remains at the centre of all we do. Together, we will nurture children academically and spiritually, enabling them to fulfil their God-given potential and become confident, compassionate members of society. ·       Is a committed practising Catholic who will actively support and promote the Catholic life and mission of the school. ·       Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and has the ability to motivate, inspire and develop others ·       Builds strong partnerships with children, families, staff, governors and the wider community. ·       Is committed to securing high-quality teaching and learning and sustaining long-term improvement. ·       Has high aspirations for every child and is dedicated to ensuring they reach their full potential. ·       Is proactive, resilient, optimistic and able to lead effectively in a fast-paced environment. ·       Is passionate about safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all children and staff. ·       Thrives as part of a collaborative team and is eager to contribute to the next stage of our school's development. ·       A welcoming, caring and supportive Catholic ethos where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. ·       A talented, dedicated and hardworking staff team committed to securing the best outcomes for all pupils. ·       The opportunity to work alongside a new and ambitious Headteacher and play a key role in shaping the future of the school. ·       Excellent professional development, collaboration and leadership opportunities through the Assisi Catholic Trust and the Diocese of Brentwood. ·       Extensive support from a strong network of Trust schools committed to excellence and continuous improvement. ·       A culture of encouragement, innovation and professional growth where your contribution will be valued and celebrated. If you are an inspirational Catholic leader who wants to make a meaningful difference and help write the next chapter in the story of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, we would love to hear from you and to show you around our school. Assisi Catholic Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS clearance. References will be sought and an online search carried out on applicants as part of our due diligence. Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Upminster

Are you ready to lead a joyful, ambitious Catholic school community where children are known, loved and inspired to flourish? The governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Upminster, are seeking to appoint an inspirational, practising Catholic Head Teacher to lead our happy and welcoming two-form-entry school from January 2027. Rooted in Gospel values and with Christ at the centre, St Joseph’s is a school with strong foundations, delightful children, dedicated staff, supportive families and an ambitious governing body. This is a wonderful opportunity for a visible, faith-filled and values-led leader to build on all that is already strong, while shaping the next stage of our school’s journey with confidence, warmth and vision. Applications are warmly invited from serving Head Teachers and Deputy Head Teachers who can demonstrate successful strategic Catholic leadership, with experience in at least two primary phases. St Joseph’s is a joyful community which follows the example of Jesus, helping, accepting and respecting everyone, as we learn and grow together, safe in His love. We are looking for a Head Teacher who will live out this mission every day: through faith, presence, high expectations and a deep commitment to every child. Working with supportive governors and a committed staff team, our new Head Teacher will provide the spiritual, strategic and operational leadership needed to help every child and adult in our community flourish. At St Joseph’s, you will find a school community with heart: children who are eager to learn, staff who care deeply, parents who want the best for their children, and governors who are committed to supporting the next Head Teacher with clarity, trust and ambition. We warmly welcome and encourage applicants to visit our school. Please contact the school by email via to arrange. We will continue to welcome visits after application due to the timeline. Please note we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. We aim to respond to all candidates who apply via the application form. This is a reserved post and is open to practising Catholics only. Please review the document produced by the Diocese of Brentwood, “Definition of a practising Catholic for a reserved posts” for further information. St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the whole school community and expects everyone to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks. Consistent with our safer recruitment policy, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search to identify any public content that may relate to their suitability for the role. Applications must be on a CES application form as provided by the school and sent to the school (applications NOT submitted on the CES application form will not be considered). Any electronic applications will have to be signed by the applicant before the interview.