Headteacher Required

The Federation of St Joseph’s Catholic Junior, Infant and Nursery Schools, part of the Archdiocese of Southwark and member of the Croydon Catholic Primary Schools Umbrella Trust, exists to educate Catholic children in a community that embraces and lives the Gospel values, traditions and beliefs of the Catholic faith. The Federation is a two-form entry Junior School and Infant School with a vibrant Nursery, situated on a large site in Upper Norwood. Located in the London Brough of Croydon, the Federation continues to develop and supports a culture of high expectation for all. 

The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Headteacher, who has a clear vision and strong leadership to build upon the schools’ achievements.

The Governing Body is looking for a headteacher who:

• must be an active and committed practising Catholic who will continue to build our successful relationships with parents, local parishes, the Diocese and wider community;

• is an inspirational leader and strong classroom practitioner with the vision, passion and commitment to drive improvement and empower/develop our team of dedicated, talented, staff;

• has the ability and ambition to continue to raise standards, develop the culture of high expectation/excellence and ensure that every child reaches their highest potential;

• has excellent leadership, organisational, management, financial and interpersonal skills;

• has the ability to think strategically, deal with unforeseen situations and plan for the long-term future of the school. 

We are proud to offer:

• A welcoming and caring school community supported by a strong and effective Governing Body, local parishes, parents and staff;

• A vibrant pupil body which is eager to learn and proud of their achievements and school community;

• A dedicated and committed staff team;

• A firm commitment to your ongoing professional development and wellbeing;

We strongly recommend that you visit the school, by appointment, to experience the enthusiasm, energy and love of learning and respect for others that are central to our ethos.  

To request an application pack and to book a visit, please contact Janet Standen, our School Business Manager on sbm@st-josephs-jun.croydon.sch.uk or call 07946 037940.

How to apply

Applicants should apply by emailing completed application documents for the attention of the School Business Manager at sbm@st-josephs-jun.croydon.sch.uk. CVs will not be accepted. Please include a supporting statement (no more than 2 A4 sheets) describing your interest in this post and explaining how your qualifications, skills and experience equip you to fulfil the demands of the role, with reference to the person specification.

Safeguarding Statement

St Joseph’s School is committed to safeguarding and children’s welfare. We are an equal opportunities employer. The school will request references and do a social media check once shortlisting has taken place and before interviews. Any offer of appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. A pre-employment medical questionnaire and completion of various induction documents and procedures will also be required.

GDPR statement

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the expected provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) the school is responsible for holding and protecting personal data. The school is required to share some data with the Local Authority and the DFE. For further information on who we share data with please see our website for our Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notice for Applicants: www.stjosephsfederation.co.uk