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Principal Secondment - principal-secondment

Bristol

Job role

• Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): See advert for details; however, the Trust is willing to discuss flexible working arrangements and requests.

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months

Full-time equivalent salary

L10-16

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the School

St Patrick’s is a one-form entry Catholic primary school who, following their recent successful Ofsted inspection, is well positioned to continue its journey with strength and stability. The children are enthusiastic, behaviour is excellent and the staff team is ready for the next phase of development under strong, values-led leadership.

We are looking for a dedicated leader who:

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Has a strong track record of senior leadership in education

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Is ready to take on the challenge of headship and shape the future of a school

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Can lead others with clarity, authenticity and a commitment to Gospel values

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Will promote high standards, nurture faith and work closely with families and governors

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

A secondment structure that supports your success, shaped in collaboration with the Trust

A stable, positive school with a united and ambitious teaching team

Tailored professional development, executive mentoring and strategic input

The chance to make a lasting difference in a school with deep community roots

An exceptional opportunity to step into headship

This is a chance to make a significant impact while being part of a wider Trust family that values coaching, collaboration and Catholic education.

This is an ideal opportunity for a high-potential leader to step into headship with confidence, knowing that support and expertise are close at hand.

Flexible working opportunities

The Trust is willing to discuss flexible working requests or is open to discussions regarding different working arrangements.

Further details about the role

Principal Secondment

Fixed-term contract: 2025/26 academic yearThe contract will be discussed and reviewed with the successful candidate

during the appointment year

Salary: commensurate with experience

and aligned with Trust pay structure

An exceptional opportunity to step into headship

We are seeking applications for a secondment to the role of Principal at St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School. This is a rare opportunity for a talented and committed leader to step confidently into headship in a supported and collaborative context. Whether you are an experienced Vice Principal, Assistant Head or a serving Principal looking for a new challenge, this role offers the chance to lead a strong school with a positive culture, united team and ambition for the future.

As a Catholic school, we are seeking a practising Catholic leader who can faithfully uphold and promote the Catholic Life and mission of the school. However, in the context of this being a secondment and part of a Trust-wide leadership structure, we also welcome initial conversations with exceptional non-Catholic leaders who are fully supportive of and committed to the ethos of Catholic education. In such cases, the leadership model would include additional strategic support from a senior Catholic leader within the Trust to ensure that the school’s Catholic identity remains secure, visible and central to its life.

This is not a conventional interim post. It is a purposeful secondment designed to support a leader in taking the next step with tailored mentoring, flexible structures and strategic backing from the Newman Catholic Trust. You will work directly with the CEO to shape a leadership model that reflects your strengths, meets the school’s needs and ensures you have the support to flourish.

The Role

As Principal, you will lead St Patrick’s into its next chapter, building on strong foundations and guiding the school with vision, integrity and faith. You will take responsibility for the mission, vision and operational leadership of the school, supported by a dedicated team.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs are not accepted.

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored.Apply for this jobIf you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

St Patricks Principal Secondment Advert FINAL .pdf - 386 KB (opens in new tab)St Patricks JD & PS FINAL .pdf - 328 KB (opens in new tab)

Closing date for applications: 28-04-2025

Salary: L10-16

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