Full Time

Salary Range: L15 to L21

Required for 1st September 2026Permanent, Full-timeNOR: 210Salary Range: L15 to L21The Governors of St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and visionary Headteacher, who is a committed and practising Catholic from 1st September 2026. We are looking for a leader who will build on our strong foundations and outstanding achievements working collaboratively with dedicated staff, supportive governors and our wider community. "Following in the footsteps of St Francis; we love God,learning together as a community,using our hands, our heads, and our hearts." Applicants are invited from Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers or Assistant Headteachers with outstanding leadership experience.The successful candidate will: We warmly welcome and encourage applicants to contact our school and speak to Mrs Sue Miller, SBM to obtain further information and arrange a date to tour the school. An application pack is available to download.Completed applications should be sent to the school, markedFAO: Lucy Clayton (Chair of Governors)St Francis Catholic Primary SchoolGilchrist WayBraintreeCM7 2SY Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This is a reserved post and is open to practising Catholics only, please review the document produced by the Diocese of Brentwood ''Definition of a Practising Catholic for Reserved Posts" for further informationSt Francis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant employment checks. Please note that this will also include a check of life online.Applications should be on a CES application form, and sent to the school (applications not submitted on the CES application form will not be considered). Any electronic applications will have to be signed by the applicant attending an interview.Supporting Documents Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check, medical clearance and references are required for appointment to this post.