St Catharine’s Catholic Primary School joined the Little Way Catholic Educational Trust (LWCET) in January 2024 - a Multi Academy Trust made up of 6 Catholic primary schools within the Clifton Diocese. The Trust is expanding to include two Catholic secondary schools in September 2026 and a further 5 primary schools in 2027.

St Catharine’s Catholic Primary School is a good school (Ofsted, Oct 2021) which provides a welcoming and inclusive community, rooted in the teachings of Christ and guided by the mission, “Let Your Light Shine.”  The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils are supported to grow academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally, preparing them confidently for the next stage of their education.

LWCET is seeking to appoint an inspirational and passionate Headteacher of St Catharine’s Catholic Primary School who will build on the success and Catholic ethos of our school.

To apply for the role of Headteacher at St Catharine’s Catholic Primary School, candidates should be practising Catholic and should be keen to maintain a teaching commitment for the equivalent of no more than two days per week, organised in such a way as to support the Headteacher in their wider role of school leadership.  There is also an option for the successful candidate to take on the role of SENDCo as an alternative to some of this teaching commitment if they hold the relevant experience/qualifications to do so.

We are looking for a candidate who will:

• Be fully committed to leading and developing the school’s Catholic ethos, promoting the spiritual, moral and mental health of our children.
• Be a creative and inspirational leader of the St Catharine’s school community with a clear vision and commitment to fully inclusive practices and academic excellence.
• Be an approachable and excellent communicator who is able to liaise at all levels and with all members of our school community.
• Participate fully in the life of the school and wider community.
• Be keen to share their exemplary teaching skills with colleagues or lead SEND across the school, with the support of a strong Inclusion cluster group and Trust lead-SENDCo.
• Work with the Headteachers of the other schools within the LWCET, under the direction of the CEO, as well as reporting to the Local Governing Committee (LGC) as ex-Officio member of the LGC.
• Have a proven track record of leading a wide range of whole school initiatives which have positively impacted attainment and progress of pupils

 We can offer you:

• Pupils who demonstrate a strong sense of belonging to this welcoming, inclusive and Catholic community.
• A team of experienced, committed and welcoming staff and governors.
• The Support of the LWCET Senior Leadership Team (consisting of the CEO of the LWCET and Headteachers of the schools within the LWCET)

 Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.  

Please contact LWCET CEO, Charlotte Blanch at c.blanch@lwcet.co.uk to arrange a visit.

Closing Date for applications: 9.00 am, Tuesday 14^th April 2026

Shortlisting: Wednesday 15^th April 2026

Interviews: Thursday 23^rd April 2026

The LWCET is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding to promote the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to satisfactory completion of all safer recruitment processes including obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate and Section 128 clearance. 

The post is subject to a six-month probationary period.