https://www.holyinnocents.bromley.sch.uk
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional candidate to become the next Headteacher of Holy Innocents Catholic Primary. We are seeking a Headteacher who is ambitious, collaborative and a practising Catholic; someone who has passion to take the school into the next stages of its development working as part of the team at our Catholic Multi Academy Trust.
You will be committed to establishing a positive and proactive culture that promotes excellence, focusing on collaboration and driving internal excellence, underpinned by our Gospel Values.
Being a Headteacher within St Oscar Romero also provides opportunity to work with an experienced Executive Team and other experienced Headteachers, networking and having opportunity to shape the educational landscape within the area.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have extensive previous experience of working as part of a Senior Leadership Team
- Be able to demonstrate success at leading school improvement and raising education standards for children
- Possess the ability to empower staff and include them in the next stages of the school’s journey
- An excellent written and verbal communicator
- Align to the mission, vision and values of St Oscar Romero and the Diocese
In return we offer:
- Opportunity to work within a highly skilled and supportive team
- A commitment to continue with national pay, terms and conditions
- Access to the generous Teachers Pension Scheme
- Highly supportive Executive Leadership Team
- Access to a professional service with the Trust’s Central Services for school improvement, HR, finance, estates and IT
Please do take the opportunity to visit. To arrange an informal conversation with the Interim CEO and/or to arrange a tour of the school, then please contact Sarah Yusuf Watson, Executive Assistant to the Interim CEO, via syusufwatson@OscarRomero.co.uk or calling 0207 202 8199.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 10:00am on Monday 6th October 2025
Application forms and further details on this role are available on our website https://www.oscarromero.co.uk/Be-Part-of-the-Team/
Completed forms should be submitted to syusufwatson@OscarRomero.co.uk
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend an assessment centre and interview week commencing Monday 13th October 2025
The assessment centre will consist of a series of job-related exercises designed to give candidates the opportunity to demonstrate the key attitudes, skills and knowledge required for the post. Shortlisted candidates will be fully briefed at the beginning of the process and supported throughout the day.