Headteacher

Headteacher - Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Weston-Super-Mare Part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust Permanent, Full Time Leadership Scale 12-18 Start Date: September 2026 Lead with faith. Shape the future. Make a difference that lasts. Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is a joyful, ambitious and nurturing community where children are at the heart of everything we do. Rooted in Gospel values and guided by our mission - Together we love, we learn, we live. We are proud of who we are. And we are ready for what comes next. This is more than a headship. It is an opportunity to lead a Catholic community with courage, clarity and compassion. Our school At Corpus Christi, faith shapes daily life. We nurture our relationship with God, celebrate the dignity of every child, and develop young people who are curious, resilient and compassionate. Our curriculum is broad, structured and ambitious. We want children to think deeply, read fluently, reason confidently and act with integrity. We prepare them not only for their next stage of education, but for a life lived with purpose and service. As part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, we belong to a family of schools committed to providing an all-round education rooted in Christian values, where every child flourishes. We’re looking for a Headteacher who will help us move from strong to exceptional. Our children say they want a Headteacher who will: Be warm, smiley and welcoming Help everyone feel safe and valued Listen carefully to children and adults Make learning exciting Encourage us to never give up Be kind and fair Their words are simple. Their expectations are high. We are looking for a leader who will: Strengthen and sustain our Catholic ethos in partnership with Parish, Governors and Trust Model leadership inspired by Christ, underpinned by integrity and the Nolan Principles Champion high-quality, evidence-informed teaching across all subjects Ensure a coherent, ambitious curriculum for every pupil, including those with SEND Promote a culture of high expectations, joyful behaviour and professional excellence Invest in staff development, wellbeing and succession Lead with strategic clarity, ensuring safeguarding, strong governance and financial stewardship Inspire staff and pupils, shaping culture and driving excellence Build powerful partnerships within our Trust and wider community Make lives better - every single day. Above all, you will serve in the best interests of children - with ambition for every child and belief in the transformative power of Catholic education. What we offer A committed, caring staff team Children who love learning Support from a strong Catholic Trust family Collaboration across schools and with the Diocese A community that feels like family You will not lead alone - but you will lead courageously. You are warmly invited