Holy Cross Catholic Primary School - Head Teacher

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Lewisham - HEADTEACHER VACANCY 

 

Leadership Scale: Group 2: L15-L21 - £82,888.00 - £93,556.00 (Starting salary relevant to experience) 

The Governors of Aspire London are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dedicated and dynamic full – time Headteacher, from September 2026 to lead Holy Cross School and to work collaboratively across the federation. 

 

Main purpose of the Headteacher role:

The Headteacher will promote the Catholic ethos of the school, provide professional leadership and management for the school within a Catholic context to promote a secure foundation from which to achieve high standards in all areas of the school’s work. 

This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that: 

▪ the school delivers high-quality teaching and learning, enabling pupils to achieve well and develop spiritually, morally, personally and socially; 

▪ the welfare of all children is promoted and safeguarded, ensuring that every pupil—whatever their background—receives the support needed to be healthy, safe, successful, confident and respectful of their own and others’ dignity as children of God; 

▪ all statutory requirements are met, and the school’s work is continuously monitored, evaluated and improved. 

 

Responsible to: The Headteacher is an employee of the Governing Body of Aspire London and is required to carry out professional duties as detailed in this job description. 

 

About us:

AIMS OF THE SCHOOL: To promote Catholic values of love, respect, truth, justice, and forgiveness to help every child develop into a confident, active, and responsible member of the community. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Lewisham is part of the Aspire London Federation of two one-form entry Catholic Primary Schools in Lewisham South- East London with a vibrant, supportive and friendly school community. 

We are very proud of our schools and recognise that our greatest asset is our pupils. Holy Cross School had its latest OFSTED Inspection in May 2023. This reported that ‘The school motto – ‘Aspire not to have more but to be more’ – is well understood by pupils and staff’ and that ‘Pupils are polite and caring and pupils relish the extensive additional activities and experiences available to them. All pupils have a role to play in the wider life of the school. They are immensely proud of the contributions that they make’. 

All the staff and governors work tirelessly to deliver the best education possible for all of our children. Holy Cross is more than just a school, it is a family, part of a wider family with its sister school and part of the local community, where children are cherished and nurtured and high expectations are held and met by all. 

 

Applications:

Please visit the school website for an application pack including an application form - https://www.holycross.lewisham.sch.uk/news/staff-vacancies/

Candidates will be shortlisted based on how well they demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attributes set out in the person specification. 

The deadline for receipt of applications is midday on Friday 30 January 2026. 

Completed forms should be submitted to Tracey Forde via tforde2.209@lgflmail.org School visits are strongly encouraged and should be arranged directly with our School Business Manager, Tracey Forde, on 020 8698 2675. 

On your visit you will be joined by a member of the Governing Body and Head Pupil or member of the School Council. 

Shortlisted candidates will be informed by Friday 6 February 2026 and asked to attend an assessment and interview on Wednesday 11 / Thursday 12 February 2026

The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).