Headteacher

St Joan; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 109,000 - GBP 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic school in the UK is looking for an inspirational Headteacher to lead its community starting September 2026. The ideal candidate should possess a strong track record in leadership and a commitment to enhancing teaching and learning. Responsibilities include leading strategic development and maintaining the Catholic ethos of the school. This permanent role offers a salary range of £109,637 - £126,780 annually. Interested candidates should apply by March 2, 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record in school improvement.
• The ability to inspire and motivate staff and students.
• Commitment to Catholic education and values.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school community into its next phase of strategic development.
• Strengthen teaching and learning across the school.
• Foster the Catholic life and mission of the school.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic development

Teaching and learning enhancement

Education

Teaching qualification

Experience in leadership roles

Job description

* HeadteacherFast Apply# HeadteacherEmployerLocation: Rickmansworth, HertfordshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £109,637 - £126,780 per annum (L31-L37 Fringe)Posted: 30th January 2026Start Date: 1st September 2026Expires: 2nd March 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 1st September 2026Job ID: 1532216Job Reference: JOAHTStart Date: 1st September 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1532216* Share :Full-time - PermanentLeadership (Fringe) Pay Range L31 – L37 (£109K-£126K/annum)Required for September 2026Due to the retirement of the current Headteacher at the end of this academic year, All Saints Catholic Academy Trust (ASCAT), and St Joan of Arc Catholic School seek to appoint an inspirational and visionary senior leader with a track record of success, to lead the school community into its next phase of strategic development.As well as looking for a candidate who will further strengthen teaching and learning, we are also looking for a leader of faith; a defining feature of life at St Joan of Arc - a school with a long and proud history of Catholic education. Our mission statement “Love Christ, inspire others”, reflects the importance that we place on the development of our Catholic life and mission of the St Joan of Arc community and we are therefore looking to appoint the best custodian of this for the future.As a Headteacher within ASCAT, you will be well supported by a highly committed and experienced Central Team, a supportive Senior Leadership network and access to enhanced CPD opportunities.There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that this post be filled by a practising Catholic and a Priest’s reference will be sought prior to shortlisting (Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales)**For a comprehensive applicant pack, job description and for contact details to visit our friendly school, please see the documents area of this listing.**Key Dates:School Tours : Monday to Wednesday, 9th to 11th February 2026Closing Date for Applications : Monday 2nd March 2026 by 9amInterview Dates : Thursday 12th & Friday 13th March 2026### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:All Saints Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, at least two satisfactory references must be provided, and any other safeguarding checks that are required at the time of appointment will be applied to the pre-employment process. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to safeguarding checks being met successfully. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment should it deem pre-employment checks as unsatisfactory.Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the Trust/School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in the latest version of KCSiE.By signing the application form I understand that I am giving my consent for the Trust/School to carry out an online search if I am shortlisted for this post. The search would be part of the Trust/School's due diligence in line with the latest KCSIE guidance and would be limited to identifying any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. I understand that the Trust/School might want to explore any such incidents or issues with me at interview.### St Joan of Arc Catholic SchoolPart of### All Saints Catholic Academy Trust