Headteacher

Archdiocese of Birmingham and The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company wish to appoint a Headteacher for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. Fiennes Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 0ET. The position is required for January 2027 - the salary range is: L15-21

The Directors of The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company, a large family of Catholic schools based in Oxfordshire, in partnership with the Governing Body of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, are seeking to appoint an outstanding Headteacher who will lead this popular vibrant faith school, graded as ‘Good’ by OFSTED, inspiring its children, staff and families ‘to be the best they can be’. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future growth of this thriving school, which is situated in Banbury.

The successful candidate should be a practising Roman Catholic, highly passionate about religious education and the Catholic life within our school and be able to work closely with the RE Subject Leader and our Parish Priests.

We are looking for: -

• A strong, Catholic ambitious leader to build on the strengths of the school and maintain an environment which is friendly, warm and somewhere that our pupils feel safe and valued.
• A passionate and experienced educator who will continue to raise standards and further enhance our curriculum to enrich the lives of all our pupils.
• Someone who will continue to develop the positive relationships that exist with our key stakeholders, families of schools, and the Diocese.
• Someone who is fully committed to safeguarding, inclusivity, equality and ensuring the removal of barriers to learning for all our pupils.

We can offer: -

• A warm, friendly school which thrives on mutual respect and care for each other.
• Welcoming, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn and accepting of others.
• Dedicated, friendly and supportive staff..
• Ongoing professional development opportunities within The Pope Francis Catholic MAC
• A supportive Governing Body and Parish.

Interested candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school, please contact Michele O’Donoghue, the School Business Manager on 01295 264284 or email: modonoghue@st-josephs-banbury.oxon.sch.uk to arrange to view the school.

Closing date for completed applications is Midday on Friday 12 September 2026 with interviews taking place on Thursday 17 September 2026.

Direct applications only. We are not accepting applications or enquiries from recruitment agencies in relation to this vacancy.

THE SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF ALL STUDENTS AND TO UPHOLDING FUNDAMENTAL BRITISH VALUES. WE EXPECT ALL OUR EMPLOYEES TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT.

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