Headteacher
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
London Road, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9BA

Salary: L10 - L16, negotiable & commensurate with experience

Start Date: September 2025 / January 2026

Contract: Full Time / Permanent

School website: stphilipsarundel.org.uk

St Philip’s is a thriving Catholic primary school with love and learning at the heart of its welcoming and happy community, situated in the historic town of Arundel in beautiful West Sussex.

The children and Governors are seeking to recruit a new Headteacher, to build on the school's strengths and help them grow together as followers of Jesus.

The Catholic life of the school is outstanding, so it is looking for a strategic and visionary Headteacher who will work collaboratively with all staff, pupils, parents and governors to further develop the Catholic community and bring their own identity and energy to the school.

The school is looking for someone who:

  • Is a practising Catholic, committed to cherishing and supporting our school’s strong Catholic ethos.
  • Has proven leadership experience and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, inspire and develop others.
  • Values and promotes strong partnerships with parents, parishes and the wider community.
  • Is an outstanding practitioner committed to our vision for every child at St Philip’s to live life to the full and flourish academically, spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially.

The school looks forward to hearing from motivated individuals who have the passion and drive to guide it through to the next stage on our journey to become outstanding in all that it does.