Headteacher

REQUIRED FROM 1st JANUARY 2026

• Salary Point L24 – 39 (£91,602 - £129,172)
• NOR: 1200 | 300 in 6^th Form

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Headteacher to lead our very successful, highly regarded and heavily oversubscribed school.  We are an 11-18 boys’ Catholic comprehensive with a co-educational 6^th Form in the London Borough of Barnet.

Following the decision of the current Headteacher to retire in December 2025, Governors are seeking a new leader who will work with Governors to shape the strategic direction of the school as we enter our centenary year.

Our parental community is extremely supportive of our school and staff are committed and determined to secure outstanding provision to meet the needs of all students.

We require:

• A practising Catholic who is an inspirational and aspirational leader
• A proven track record in raising standards as a senior leader
• Ambition for, and a determination to, secure outstanding provision 
• Recent experience of managing change and developing innovative provision
• A strong commitment to a flexible and collaborative management style

We can offer you:

• A caring and supportive Catholic community where:
• Students are well behaved, enthusiastic and keen to progress
• Colleagues are warm, welcoming and extremely hard working
• There is a strong commitment to CPD and to tailored professional growth
• Talent and creative ideas are encouraged and developed
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and as such,collegues are entitled to a wellbeing day after a year of service.

Finchley Catholic High School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such all candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Candidates wishing to visit the school are welcome to do so by appointment. Please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Theresa Boland to arrange a visit. An application form for this post can be downloaded from our website and should be returned to the school at tboland@finchleycatholic.org.uk. The closing date is midday on Monday March 3^rd 2025 with interviews taking place the week commencing March 17^th.