Full Time, Permanent

Leadership scale L7–L11

The Trustees of the Rosary Trust and the Governors of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Head of School from 1st January 2027. St Joseph's is a caring, friendly school and community where our Catholic Ethos is central to all we do. Our new Head of School will be well-supported by all stakeholders and will have the benefit of a close network of colleagues in the CMAT. Our new Head of School will work with the Local Governing Body and the Rosary Trust to shape the strategic direction of the school, and will be responsible for day to day leadership and management of St Joseph's. Our new Head of School will lead a team that strive together in the best interest all our children, following the school’s Mission Statement: In our Catholic School, with God at the centre of our lives, we offer every child a high standard of education. We meet individual needs, in a caring and loving community, which celebrates our faith. We follow in St Joseph's footsteps, building a community of love, trust, respect and learning Applicants are invited from Head Teachers, Deputy Head Teachers or Assistant Head Teachers with outstanding leadership experience. We warmly welcome and encourage applicants to contact our school and speak to Mrs G Colley SBM to obtain further information and arrange a date to tour the school. An application pack is available on request. Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 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 Reserved Posts” for further information St Joseph's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers 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. Please note that this will also include a check of life online. 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.