About This Role
St George’s Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is a two-form school within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Westminster and the London Borough of Harrow.
We are part of the Blessed Holy Family Catholic Academy Trust. There is a strong sense of community and teamwork within the school and we believe that happy children achieve best. The school is well resourced and is committed to raising standards for all its pupils.
We are seeking an experienced Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher to lead our OFSTED and Catholic Inspection graded Outstanding school. You will be will be a key member of the Blessed Holy Family Academy Trust family of local Catholic schools.
The Trust Board and Local Governing Body seeks to appoint someone who is:
- a practising Catholic who fully supports the Catholic ethos and has a desire to live out and share the faith through their work.
- a leader who is able to inspire colleagues and pupils to achieve the very best they can and can apply the principles of strategic and creative thinking.
- a team player with the parish, parents, the Catholic Family of Schools and the wider community.
- confident as an autonomous leader with a clear strategic vision for the future of Catholic education.
- able to ensure the professional development and welfare of all staff in the school community.
In return we offer:
- an outstanding catholic learning community
- well behaved pupils who are hard-working and have a love for learning
- a dedicated and committed staff
- a school that takes pride in developing the whole child
- a supportive and friendly Governing Body, committed to continuing school improvement.
- a creative learning community
Visits: you are invited to visit the school prior to application by contacting the school office on (020) 8422 1272 to arrange a convenient time slot.
Website: https://www.stgeorgesprimary.org/ Please visit our website to get a feel for the school.
You may download all relevant information and an application pack or go to Trust website
Letter from Chair of Governors, Job Description and Person Specification, Application From and note
Closing date: 5th May 2026
Interview date: 18th May 2026 (provisional date)
Core Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons aligned to the required curriculum.
- Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Assess student progress rigorously and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Participate actively in broader school life, including extra-curricular programs.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues to elevate instructional strategies.
Candidate Requirements
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
- A minimum of 2 years verifiable post-qualification teaching experience.
- Demonstrable track record of excellent student outcomes.
- A bachelor's degree directly related to your teaching specialization.
- Clear criminal record check spanning the last 10 years of residency.