Headteacher

Headteacher 

NOR: 648

Age Range: 3 – 11 years

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Salary information: Group 4, £91,602 – £97,307 per annum (dependent upon experience)

Start date: September 2025

School Mission Statement

“Let it be known to all that enter here that Christ is the reason for this school, the unseen but ever-present teacher in its classes, the model for its children, the inspiration for its staff”.

Applications are invited for a September 2025 start date.

The Governors of this highly respected Catholic school invite applications from experienced, enthusiastic and suitably qualified practising Catholic leaders who are inspirational and highly effective, to help us continue to excel. Sacred Heart has an excellent reputation for high academic standards and was judged ’Outstanding’ by Ofsted in June 2024.

Our Headteacher should:

• Have a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education.
• Have a demonstrable proven track record of successful leadership, and be able to empower leaders at every level to help every member of our school community to fulfil their potential.
• Be a caring individual who is supportive of the ethos of the school.
• Be an excellent communicator with a strong commitment to working in partnership with the leadership team, staff, parents, governors, parishes and the community.

We can offer you:

• A positive and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith.
• A commitment to support your professional development to the next stage of your career.
• The opportunity to work with an enthusiastic and experienced staff, delightful children and supportive parents and governors.
• A beautiful school building with outstanding facilities and well-designed learning areas as well as eco-friendly initiatives.

Visits to the school are encouraged and may be arranged by contacting the School Business Manager, Julie O’Sullivan on: 01895 633240.

Application instuctions: Email completed applications to recruitment@shpsruislip.org.

Download all forms including the application from here: https://sacred-heart-catholic-primary-school-middlesex.secure-primarysite.net/vacancies/.

Closing date: Monday 13th January 2025 at Noon

Interviews: Thursday 23rd January 2025

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.