Headteacher (St Edward's Primary, Sheerness)

Overview

Are you a practising Catholic with a heart for children, a passion for excellence, and the vision to lead a thriving school community? St Edward’s Catholic Primary School is looking for an inspirational leader who can guide our wonderful school into its next exciting chapter. St Edward’s is proud to be part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP), a family of 32 Catholic schools committed to providing high quality Catholic education across Kent. As a community rooted in Gospel values, we place the formation, wellbeing, and success of every child at the centre of all we do.

Salary & Benefits

Salary from L14 to L21

Location

St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Sheerness
New Road
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1BW

Application information and documents

About St Edward’s

St Edward’s is a warm, inclusive, one‑form‑entry primary school serving the parish and wider community of St Henry and St Elizabeth in Sheerness. Our children are at the heart of our mission. They are nurtured, challenged, and encouraged to grow spiritually, academically, and personally within a caring and supportive environment.

Located close to the beautiful Isle of Sheppey coastline, the school enjoys strong community links, committed staff, and a joyful, family atmosphere where pupils genuinely flourish.

The Role

Working closely with KCSP’s Area School Improvement Partner, the Headteacher will:

• Build on the strong foundations already in place
• Lead the day‑to‑day running of the school with clarity and purpose
• Inspire, support, and develop a dedicated and talented staff team
• Maintain the highest standards of learning, safeguarding, and pastoral care
• Uphold and champion the school’s Catholic mission and values of ‘Love, Respect, Achieve’.

We are seeking a leader with drive, compassion, and vision, someone who will embrace the strengths of our school while confidently leading it forward.

Catholic Leadership

The Headteacher plays a central role in shaping and sustaining the Catholic life of the school. As such, we are seeking to appoint a practising Catholic who will provide inspirational Catholic leadership and be recognised by pupils, families, and the parish as the school’s spiritual and educational leader. For reserved posts within Catholic education, a practising Catholic is defined as someone who:

• Has been sacramentally initiated into the Catholic Church
• Lives in accordance with the teachings and moral life of the Church
• Demonstrates outwardly the faith they hold interiorly, inspired by the Gospel and sustained by God’s grace

Visits and Applications

We warmly encourage visits to St Edward’s. This is the best way to experience the school’s community, ethos, and joyful atmosphere for yourself. To arrange a tour, please contact the school office on 01795 662 708.

• Application documents:
  
  • 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
  • SES Headteacher JD PS download_for_offline
    download_for_offlineSES Headteacher JD PS

Deadline and how to apply

Please apply by 5pm on Wednesday 15 April. 
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 20 April 2026

We look forward to welcoming applications from leaders who feel called to join our St Edward’s family.

Please send your letter of application and related application documents directly to Sarah McBennett, Director of Education (Primary) c/o: office@kcsp.org.uk Your supporting statement should be limited to 2,000 words max. and should outline why you feel you are suited to this role, what you believe you can bring to the academy and detail your experience to date, skill set and qualifications.

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.

St Edward’s Primary and KCSP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and require all staff, helpers and governance committee members to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and a section 128 check.

Job reference: HTSES01