Executive Headteacher St Augustine’s & St Cross Catholic Primary Schools

Executive Headteacher St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School and St Cross Catholic Primary School Full Time, Permanent Commencing January 2027 Salary: London Fringe L20-L24 (£84,092 - £92,595) FTE Due to the planned retirement of our current successful Executive Headteacher at the end of the Summer Term 2026, the Governing Bodies of St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School and St Cross Catholic Primary School, warmly invite applications for the post of Executive Headteacher responsible for both schools, commencing January 2027. We are seeking an Executive Headteacher who can demonstrate proven, substantial whole school leadership within a Catholic primary setting and clear impact in leading Catholic life and mission, academic standards, pastoral care, and inclusive practice. A Shared Opportunity for Executive Leadership St Cross and St Augustine’s are part of the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust, a family of nine Catholic schools across the Lea Valley Deanery. Together, they offer a compelling and rewarding leadership opportunity. They are two distinct yet complementary communities, united both geographically, (being both located within central Hoddesdon approx. ½ mile apart), in the same catchment area in Hoddesdon and by a strong and authentic Catholic ethos. First implemented at the schools in September 2024, the Executive Head model has proven that it works especially well in our schools; we are one community, working together. For the postholder, this role provides the chance to lead with vision and faith, to shape strategy across two well established schools, and to make a lasting contribution to Catholic education within the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust and the Diocese of Westminster. This is an opportunity not simply to sustain success, but to inspire, innovate and leave a legacy of flourishing Catholic education for years to come. About the Role The Executive Headteacher will be present in each school, available to the Board of Governors, parents, staff and pupils, leading assemblies, parent events, staff meetings and performing all the important roles of a Headteacher in all the usual ways. They will also provide visionary, faithful and professional leadership, securing the highest standards of teaching, learning and achievement and nurturing the spiritual, moral, academic and personal development of every child. It is expected that postholder’s allocation will be split evenly across the two schools (0.5 FTE per school), however, the precise allocation of location and duties may vary to meet the needs of the schools and the Trust from time to time. You will be supported by experienced and capable Senior Leadership Teams, including strong Governing Bodies, Deputy Heads and Senior Leadership in both schools, and will benefit from the professional collaboration of the Trust. The ideal candidate will have strong experience of strategic leadership, school improvement planning and accountability