HeadteacherEDV/2026/SPCPSVA/89048

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a friendly and loving school community, firmly rooted in the gospel values of love and respect. We are located in Mansfield. Parents and carers, families, governors, pupils and staff work together to provide the best possible Catholic education. Every pupil is known as an individual and is valued as an important and vital member of our school family, a family where children are polite, courteous and look out for one another in a caring manner.

Through the support of our skilled and professional teaching team, we want our children to learn and flourish in an environment where they are inspired to rise to challenges, build upon successes and learn from mistakes. We strive to make the world a richer place by promoting high standards of behaviour and learning, as we encourage each child to make significant improvement in their learning during their time with us. We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi‑Academy Trust, which brings together 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

Reporting to and working closely with the Deputy CEO, you will focus your leadership skills on both the Catholic life of the school and standards of teaching and learning. Working with the school community, you will be responsible for the all‑round spiritual, social and academic development of all pupils. This role is a Reserved position which means that applicants must be practising Catholics. Please see the accompanying NRCDES document ‘Catholic School and the Definition of a Practising Catholic’ for a strong faith commitment and a clear vision for Catholic Education.

Why work for us?

• A salary of £73,105 – £84,699 per annum (Leadership Points 15 – 21).
• Enthusiastic and ambitious children who are keen to learn.
• A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
• Access to first‑class CPD opportunities with a specialist support staff CPD programme.
• A highly supportive and ambitious Catholic Multi‑Academy Trust Board and Governing Body.
• Professional assistance through our Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support for you and your family from qualified professionals.
• Health and wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider.
• Staff discounts and a salary sacrifice scheme that includes a cycle‑to‑work scheme.

You Will

• Be a practising Catholic with a strong faith commitment and a clear vision for Catholic Education.
• Ensure that the example and teachings of Jesus Christ are at the centre of all that we do.
• Place safeguarding at the heart of the school.
• Have a proven track record of successful leadership, management, and school improvement.
• Have the vision, motivation, and energy to initiate, lead and manage strategies that build on the current successes and achievements of the school.
• Be passionate about ensuring that each pupil fulfills their unique potential.
• Be a confident, positive, and visible leader with the ability to build relationships with staff, pupils, parents, Governors, Directors, and other partners.
• Constantly look ahead and work closely with the CMAT, Governors and the SLT to develop a compelling faith‑centred vision for the school that acts as the focus of all activity and drives improvement.
• Be able to build successful teams and work collaboratively with others to achieve success.
• Be able to motivate yourself and others.
• Be able to respond and adapt effectively to changing circumstances, maintaining high levels of performance.
• Actively listen and effectively communicate to a wide range of audiences.

Prior to applying for this role, please contact Moira Dales, Deputy CEO, via email to discuss the role: m.dales@ololcatholicmat.co.uk. Apply online by the closing date on our vacancies page. Please include a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4 (included within the online application form). Please include an additional single side of A4 summarising the impact of your work as a leader in your current / recent roles. This can be uploaded via our online recruitment system or emailed to vacancies@ololcmat.co.uk.

Interview date: 7 May 2026
Closing date: 27 April 2026 at 9.00am
Start Date: Monday 1 September 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre‑employment checks are required for successful applicants. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long‑term health condition.