Job Description
Job Title: Headteacher
Salary: L15-L21
Hours: Full Time-Full Year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026 at 4:00pm
Shortlisting: Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026
Start Date: January 2027
The governors of St Ambrose Catholic Primary School, in partnership with Shrewsbury Diocese, are seeking to appoint a dedicated and caring leader to inspire us in the next phase of our journey.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
- is a committed and practising Catholic who will nurture the Catholic ethos of our school
- is able to lead an inclusive and positive culture to drive an aspirational curriculum for all
- is an experienced leader with the interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships with staff, children, parents, parish and governors.
- is a highly effective leader who can manage and organise the personnel, financial and professional needs of the school’s resources and staff.
- recognises the value of working collaboratively with others; parents and carers, the parish and diocese, other schools and practitioners to encourage high levels of achievement
Benefits
- a warm and welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos.
- a committed and enthusiastic staff team
- strong support from the Governing Body, Local Authority and local school clusters
- an opportunity to enrich the lives of our children and help them to follow in Jesus’ footsteps
- a firm commitment to your ongoing professional development
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Online checks will be carry out in accordance with KCSIE. The successful applicant will need to provide positive references, undergo a DBS check and post‑offer safeguarding checks.
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