Headteacher - Full-time

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-3754-203T
• Posted:10/03/2026
• Pay:L14-L21
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:20/04/2026 at 17:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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Are you a practising Catholic with a passion for shaping the future of children? Do you have the vision, creativity, and leadership skills to inspire a dedicated team? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

St Augustine’s is a welcoming, one form entry primary school serving the Parish of St Augustine and the wider local community. It is an inclusive school where every child is nurtured, challenged, and encouraged to grow spiritually and academically.

Set in beautiful grounds in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, an area known for its natural The Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP) is a Multi Academy Trust established by the Archdiocese of Southwark to promote and protect Catholic education across Kent. We are a family of 32 schools (27 primary and 5 secondary) united by our shared mission and Gospel values.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and visionary Headteacher to lead St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School in Tunbridge Wells from September 2026.

Please see attached job description for further details.

Information about the school

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is a thriving school. We have happy, motivated children and supportive parents. Being a small one form entry school, in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, our children and staff grow and learn as one family working together. We are proud of our school and established learning community.

We are a Catholic School where the ethos is underpinned by the Gospel Values of developing the whole child through love, care and respect for others.

St Augustine’s has a rich and diverse community that aims to value each child for their unique gifts, skills and talents and where we appreciate that every child is different, special in the eyes of God no matter what their ethnicity, ability or background. We welcome staff from all faiths and backgrounds, who are happy to support our ethos.

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School has strong links with our three feeder parishes, has enthusiastic and motivated children from a wide catchment area and diverse backgrounds, and a friendly and supportive staff who work hard as a strong team. The curriculum is creative and well resourced.

The school is close to the town centre of Tunbridge Wells, and set in large, pleasant grounds which include our reflection area and pond, sports field, Early Years garden and outdoor classroom. In September 2021, our school was graded as 'Good' by Ofsted.

The school is part of the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership and is linked to, and collaborates closely with St Margaret Clitherow Primary School in Tonbridge, St Thomas' Primary School in Sevenoaks, with a shared Area Business Manager, Mrs Maria Sherring.

St Augustines Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be asked for two references and be subject to a full DBS check plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Francine Leveridge
• Address:Wilman Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9AL
• Telephone: (01892) 529796
• Email: office@st-augustines-tunbridgewells.kcsp.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• CES Application Form Notes for Applicants
• CES Consent to Obtain References Form
• CES Recruitment Monitoring Form
• CES Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form
• St Augustine's Primary School Headteacher Job Description