St Francis RC Primary School

London

Headteacher – St Francis Catholic Primary School, Peckham SE15 1RQFull Time, PermanentStart date: 1 September 2026Salary Range: L15 (£82,888) – L21 (£93,556)Apply by: Friday 27th February 2026 at 12.00pmInspiring hearts and minds through faith, love, and learningAre you a passionate and visionary leader ready to shape the future of a vibrant Catholic primary school?Do you believe in nurturing every child’s potential through Gospel values, excellence in education, and a spirit of service?The Governors of St Francis Catholic Primary School, Peckham, are seeking a dedicated and practising Catholic Headteacher to lead our thriving one-form entry school into its next exciting chapter. We are a Voluntary Aided Catholic primary school, proud of our strong parish links and support from the Norbertine Clergy at Our Lady of Sorrows, as well as our deep-rooted commitment to the children and families we serve.About our schoolSt Francis is a joyful, inclusive and faith-filled community where children are at the heart of everything we do. Our pupils are happy, curious and enthusiastic learners; our staff are professional, creative and dedicated; and our Governors and parents are actively engaged in the life of the school.We are committed to ensuring that every child grows in confidence, character and compassion, grounded in the teachings of Christ.We are looking for a Headteacher who:• Is a practising Catholic with a clear vision for Catholic education and the ability to nurture the spiritual life of the whole school community.• Has a proven record of inspirational and effective leadership, raising standards and leading successful school improvement.• Is an innovative and reflective practitioner who places children’s well-being and learning at the centre of every decision.• Can foster a culture of high expectations, inclusion, and respect, empowering staff and pupils alike to achieve their full potential.• Is an excellent communicator, able to build strong partnerships with staff, parents, governors, parish and the wider community.• Has the ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, or a clear willingness to develop Spanish language skills in order to support engagement with Spanish-speaking families within the school community•Demonstrates a deep understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to maintaining a safe, caring environment for all.We can offer you:• A strong Catholic ethos and supportive parish partnership.• Happy, well-behaved and motivated pupils who love to learn and live their faith.• A committed, talented and caring staff team who strive for excellence.• A dedicated Governing Body and close-knit school community.• Excellent opportunities for professional development, mentoring and peer support – especially if this is your first headship.• The opportunity to shape the next chapter of our school’s journey, continuing to build on our strong foundations of faith, love, and learning.Safeguarding and requirementsThis post is a reserved post for practising Catholics only, as defined by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and endorsed by the Archdiocese of Southwark.St Francis Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant employment checks, including an online search.Applications should be on a CES application form 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 attending an interview.Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Visits and applicationsWe warmly encourage you to visit our school to experience our ethos and meet our wonderful children and staff.If required please liaise with the School Business Manager, Claire Eldridge. Information and application packs are available at sbm@stfrancis.southwark.sch.uk and completed applications should be sent to this address also.Closing date: Friday 27th February 2026, 12pmShortlisting: Wednesday 4th March 2026Interviews: Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th March 2026 www.stfrancispeckham.co.uk

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Birmingham

St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary SchoolHob Moor Road, Yardley, Birmingham B25 8QL,Tel: 0121 783 7232Email: applications@stberns.bham.sch.ukHeadteacher: Miss Emma Finnegan Main Scale – Teacher MPR/UPS(There may be the possibility of a TLR for subject leadership for a candidate with relevant experience and expertise.)Required for September 2026 Early Career Teachers are warmly encouraged to applyWe provide supportive mentoring, structured guidance and development opportunities to help you grow with confidence. We also welcome applications from experienced teachers and those returning to the profession. Join a school where people come first and children love to learnAre you a teacher who believes every child deserves an exceptional education within a caring and values-led community? At St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School, our pupils are kind, enthusiastic and eager to learn. Our staff are supportive, welcoming and committed to helping each other thrive. We are proud of our strong Catholic ethos, our inclusive culture and our focus on the whole child. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated class teacher to join our team and help us continue to provide high-quality education in a nurturing environment. We are looking for a teacher who:Delivers engaging, high-quality teaching that supports strong pupil progressHas high expectations for learning, behaviour and personal developmentBuilds positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and familiesIs reflective and keen to develop their practiceSupports and respects the Catholic ethos of our schoolBrings enthusiasm, creativity and a love of teaching We can offer you:Happy, well-behaved pupils who enjoy school and want to succeedA genuinely supportive and friendly staff team who collaborate and share ideasA strong commitment to staff wellbeing and manageable workloadHigh-quality CPD tailored to your career stageOpportunities to develop subject leadership and areas of interestA welcoming and caring Governing BodyA well-resourced learning environmentAn inclusive school community built on mutual respect and strong relationships Come and see us in actionVisits to the school are warmly encouraged — we would love to meet you and show you what makes St Bernadette’s special. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.Website: www.stberns.co.ukInstagram: @StBernsPrimary How to applyApplication forms are available via the school office, our website or eteach.Please complete a CES application form. Closing date: 15th April at 9am We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high volume of applications be received. Early application is therefore encouraged. Join our St Bernadette’s family and make a real difference every day. Safeguarding StatementSt Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for successful applicants. Online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. Applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK. 

St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Birkenhead

Deputy HeadteacherFull TimePermanentSalary: L8-L12 £61,534- £67,8982-11 (NOR 242 currently)Due to our Deputy Headteacher being successfully appointed as a Headteacher at another school, the governors and Headteacher at St Anne’s Catholic Primary School seek to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and innovative Deputy Head teacher.St Anne’s is a successful, inclusive, one form entry school with children ranging from age two to eleven years old.At St Anne’s we value every member of our school community and we provide a therapeutic and nurturing learning environment where all our children can grow, learn and love in a safe and secure way. Christ is our role model and we use Him as our inspiration as we journey through the school.All children are encouraged to go beyond what is possible; to think for themselves, to apply their acquired knowledge and skills, to improve and to transform, to be their best self. Our children persevere through every challenge and live lives full of faith, love, hope, and ambition.We provide an exciting, experience-rich, high challenge curriculum which enables our pupils to learn and grow academically, personally and spiritually. Our pupils love school, love learning and aspire to achieve great things - ‘being their best selves’The governors at St Anne’s Catholic Primary School seek a Deputy Headteacher who:Is a practising Catholic, who is able to continue to maintain and further develop the Catholic life and mission of our schoolIs an excellent classroom practitioner who has a proven ability to enable all pupils to excelIs knowledgeable in curriculum development and has an outstanding understanding of the requirements of the National Curriculum and a strong pedagogy across the age rangesHas strong leadership skills and a proven track record of school improvement by leading staff through successful, sustained whole school initiativesIs a supportive leader who has a proven record of motivating and inspiring staff to develop and improve their own practiceHas high expectations for all and is highly professionalShows initiative and is self-motivatedReads broadly and keeps up to date with educational developments, reforms, policies and initiatives                                                                                                                                                               At St Anne’s Catholic Primary School we can offer the successful candidate:The experience of working in an outstanding Catholic Primary school, committed to shared Christian valuesA warm, welcoming and inclusive environmentKind, caring and engaging childrenA dedicated and supportive Governing BodyOngoing CPD opportunitiesThis post offers a superb opportunity to be part of a hardworking team, judged as 'good' in all areas in a recent Ofsted inspection (March 2025) and ‘outstanding’ by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate (2022). The school is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of our children and expects the same level of commitment from all staff.St Anne’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure. This is a Reserved Post for Practising Catholics (see guidance document).Visits prior to application are strongly recommended. Please arrange by emailing businessmanager@stannes.wirral.sch.ukClosing Date: Friday 13th February 2026 at 11amShortlisting: Assembly, Interview and Task: Please request application packs from Mrs S Coastbusinessmanager@stannes.wirral.sch.ukCompleted applications can be returned to this email address also.