Headteacher St Ambrose RC Primary Posted yesterday -Term Time Expi

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.

• 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

• 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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