St Andrew’s is a Roman Catholic Comprehensive School for students aged 11-18. It is a vibrant and dynamic school with high expectations and great ambitions for every one of its students. Each child is unique, they are loved and valued. They deserve the best and that is what we aim to give them. They are our greatest ambassadors, and they are supported by a team of staff united in encouraging, guiding, motivating and challenging each one of them to be the best they can be.
As part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust (Xavier CET), St. Andrew’s benefits from strong collaborative networks, high-quality professional development, and shared expertise across our family of schools. We are proud of our collective commitment to excellence in Catholic education and to ensuring that Christ is at the centre of all we do.
The next Headteacher of St Andrew’s will be a visionary and faith-led leader who inspires staff, motivates students, works in fruitful partnership with families, governors, trust leaders, parishes and the wider community, and sustains the school’s culture of ambitious expectations and compassionate care.
We are seeking a Headteacher who:
✓ Is a practicing Catholic committed to the teachings and mission of the Church and able to act as a spiritual leader of the school community;
✓ Has a proven track record of impactful senior leadership;
✓ Places safeguarding and the welfare of students at the heart of every decision;
✓ Builds strong relationships and high-performing teams;
✓ Drives strategic improvement, uses evidence intelligently, and secures outstanding outcomes for all;
✓ Communicates with clarity and integrity and represents St. Andrew’s with pride.
For more information, a full job description, expressions of interest, school visits and application details please see the full recruitment pack and attached CES Leadership Application Form and Applicant Notes.
How to Apply
Please complete the CES Leadership Application Form and submit it together with your personal statement. Your personal statement should be no longer than 1500 words and should outline how you fulfil the requirements detailed in the Person Specification, as well as your reasons for applying for the post. Please return completed applications to the Xavier Central HR email address (see recruitment pack).
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with full details of the interview process. References will be requested as soon as shortlisting has taken place.
Candidates will be informed of the outcome by email after shortlisting.
Key Dates
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 13th April 2026.
Interviews: Tuesday 21st & Wednesday 22nd April 2026.
Start Date: September 2026.
The successful candidate will be expected to sign a Catholic Education Service Contract of Employment and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant statutory and non-statutory employment checks.
