Co-Headteacher - Job Share

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet

• Ref:KCC886-5222-85L
• Posted:15/12/2025
• Pay:L14-L21
• Start Date:1st September 2026
• App Close Date:26/01/2026 at 17:00
• Interviews:Week commencing 2nd February 2026

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Are you passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for children? Are you a creative and strong leader with the vision and ability to inspire and positively motivate a team? If the answer to these questions is yes, then our Trust would love to hear from you!

The Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP), a multi-academy trust (MAT) established by the Archdiocese of Southwark for Catholic education across Kent is seeking to appoint a dynamic and innovative Headteacher for one of our wonderful schools - St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, from September 2026.

Reporting to the Area School Improvement Partner, the Headteacher will work with the existing Headteacher to build upon and further develop the excellent work that is already taking place at the school and will be responsible for its day-to-day leadership and management three days per week, leading a highly skilled and enthusiastic team that strive together to provide a loving and caring community for all children.

The successful applicant will also take a joint lead role in providing inspirational Catholic education based on our shared Gospel values, and will be seen by pupils, parents and carers, and the wider parish as the person directing their learning, and as the school’s pastoral leader. We are therefore seeking to appoint a practising Catholic to this role. For appointment to reserved posts in a school or academy trust, a ‘practising Catholic’ is to be defined as someone who has been sacramentally initiated into the Catholic Church and who adheres to those substantive life choices which do not impair them from receiving the sacraments of the Church and which will not be in any way detrimental or prejudicial to the religious ethos and character of the school.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and will give you the opportunity to see all that this friendly and engaging setting has to offer. Please contact the school’s office directly on 01474 533 515 if you would like to arrange a visit.

Please send your letter of application and related documents directly to Sarah McBennett, Executive Director of Primary Education, c/o: office@kcsp.org.uk 

Your letter of application should be limited to 1,000 words max  and should outline why you feel you are suited to this role, what you believe you can bring to the school and also detail your experience to date, skill set and qualifications.

St Joseph’s Primary and KCSP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and require all staff, helpers and governance committee members to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and a section 128 check.

Information about the school

St. Joseph’s is a vibrant and thriving one-form entry Catholic primary school situated in the heart of Northfleet, near Gravesend, Kent. We take great pride in our strong sense of community and the nurturing environment we provide for our students. As a proud member of the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership (KCSP), we are committed to delivering an exceptional Catholic education.

Our school has consistently achieved Outstanding ratings in both our Ofsted 2023 inspection and our Section 48 Denominational Inspection in 2020. This recognition reflects our dedication to fostering an inclusive, high-quality learning experience where every child can flourish.

Why Choose St. Joseph’s? Excellent Reputation: Our school is significantly oversubscribed, catering to children aged four to eleven. Parents and the community trust us to provide an excellent education rooted in Catholic values.

Strong Community Links: We have cultivated strong Home/School/Parish links, fostering a sense of belonging and community engagement that enriches the educational experience.

Outstanding Leadership and Staff: We pride ourselves on collaboration and supporting each other's professional growth.

Positive Learning Environment: Our students demonstrate excellent behaviour and attitudes towards their learning and peers, creating a respectful and productive atmosphere in which everyone can thrive.

Staff Well-being: We recognise the importance of prioritising staff well-being and offer a supportive environment that values work-life balance. Our leadership team is committed to ensuring that staff feel valued, supported, and part of a nurturing community.

Convenient: Our school is situated in a residential area, close to excellent transport links and amenities, including Ebbsfleet International Railway Station and Bluewater Shopping Centre.

Commitment to Safeguarding: The safeguarding of our children is paramount. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and meet statutory requirements. We conduct all necessary checks to ensure the safety of our children.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Andrew Baldock and Mrs Lucy Owen
• Address:St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Springhead Road, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 9QZ
• Telephone: (01474) 533515
• Email: principal@st-josephs-northfleet.kcsp.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Notes for Applicants
• Consent to Obtain References
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Disclosure Form