Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership

Co-Headteacher

Overview

Are you a practising Catholic? Are you passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for children? Are you a creative and strong leader with the vision and ability to inspire and positively motivate a team? If the answer to these questions is yes, then our Trust would love to hear from you!

The Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP), a multi-academy trust (MAT) established by the Archdiocese of Southwark for Catholic education across Kent. Currently a MAT comprising 32 schools (27 primary and 5 secondary), our Trust is seeking to appoint a dynamic and innovative Headteacher for one of our wonderful schools - St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, from September 2026.

Salary & Benefits

Salary from L14 to L21 (pro rata)

Location

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet
Springhead Road
Northfleet
Kent
DA11 9QZ

Role information and Application Forms

• • CES Application Form - Senior Leadership download_for_offline
    download_for_offlineCES Application Form - Senior Leadership
  • CES Application Form Notes for Applicants download_for_offline
    download_for_offlineCES Application Form Notes for Applicants
  • CES Consent to Obtain References Form download_for_offline
    download_for_offlineCES Consent to Obtain References Form
  • CES Recruitment Monitoring Form download_for_offline
    download_for_offlineCES Recruitment Monitoring Form
  • CES Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form download_for_offline
    download_for_offlineCES Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form
  • Co-Headteacher Role Information download_for_offline
    download_for_offlineCo-Headteacher Role Information
  • Job Description and Person Specification download_for_offline
    download_for_offlineJob Description and Person Specification

Deadline and how to apply

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Monday 26 January 2026

Interviews:  Week commencing 02 February 2026

Start date: 01 September 2026

Please send your letter of application and related application documents directly to Sarah McBennett, Executive Director of Primary Education, c/o: office@kcsp.org.uk

Equal opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment where all individuals are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We actively promote equality across all areas of employment and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of our staff—including a strong focus on mental health, family-friendly policies, and inclusive practices that reflect the richness of our school communities.

Together, we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the children and families we serve.

Job reference:CHTSJN01