St. Philip Evans Catholic Primary School is a Voluntary Aided Primary School in Cardiff. The school provides education for pupils aged three to eleven. There are 362 pupils aged three to eleven currently on roll, including 38 nursery pupils. 

Due to the retirement of our highly respected and successful Headteacher, the Governors of St. Philip Evans School wish to appoint a dynamic and inspirational leader who, as a practising Catholic, will continue to raise aspirations and ensure consistently outstanding learning opportunities and experiences for all pupils, which was recognised in the school’s outstanding Estyn report in September 2019 in which all five inspection areas were judged "Excellent" and which stated:

"St Philip Evans is a highly successful and nurturing school. ... Leadership at the school is very strong.

Leaders at all levels know staff and pupils well and work successfully to create a harmonious, nurturing learning environment. 

They create a culture of continuous improvement that values and supports all staff beneficially. The governing body supports them ably."

All at St. Philip Evans Catholic Primary School understand and embrace the Catholic identity and mission of their school, living out the school mission statement; We live the Gospel message as we worship, learn and play’ the school is a welcoming, inclusive Christ-centred learning community. The recent outstanding CSI inspection/Section 50 report (Catholic Schools Inspectorate 07-08 December 2023) stated that;

“Leaders at all levels, including governors, continue to be highly ambitious and provide excellent opportunities for all pupils, staff and the wider community at this school. This ensures that all pupils are provided with opportunities to live the mission to ‘worship and learn and play’. All members of staff share in the ethos of the school and have common goals for success.”

“The dedicated headteacher and her staff are inspirational models of exemplary practice to pupils as participants in and leaders of prayer, resulting in the provision of very high quality worship.”

 “The quality of teaching and provision for Catholic Social Teaching is excellent, resulting in pupils who excel in their knowledge and understanding of living out the Catholic faith.”

“The experience of being part of a faithful, and prayerful community has a profound and visible effect on the spiritual and moral development of all pupils at St Philip Evans.”

“Pupil behaviour is exemplary. Pupils are religiously literate and show enjoyment and confidence in religious education.”

This role is an exciting opportunity for a new leader to build on our current success, including further developing our creative approach to the curriculum and to enhance our student and staff experiences. Staff are committed to developing and learning together. School Governors are highly ambitious for their staff and students.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to champion, protect, and deepen the Catholic ethos at the heart of our school. The successful candidate will be fully committed to Catholic education, demonstrating a strong focus on pastoral care and the wellbeing of all pupils and staff.

This is an opportunity for an experienced and collaborative professional with a proven track record of raising standards and improving outcomes. You will bring clear vision, high aspirations, and the leadership skills needed to sustain and further develop our school’s success.

The Headteacher will articulate a compelling vision for teaching, learning, and wellbeing that reflects and serves our diverse Catholic community.

Interested candidates are welcome to make an informal visit to the school. Please contact Laura Davies via email to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Under the Teacher and Higher Education Act 1998 and the Teachers (Compulsory Registration) Wales Regulations 2000, every qualified teacher, who is employed in a maintained school must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

Please download or print off the Catholic Education Service Application form and Equal Opportunity Form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.

Application forms should be completed in full and returned to HR Recruit Caseworker Emma Walker (.uk) by the closing date. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

Tour of School: Please contact Laura Davies to arrange an appointment.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 18th June 2026 at 12 noon

Shortlisting date: 2nd July 2026

Interviews scheduled: 13th and 14th July 2026

Start Date: 1st January 2027

Please submit completed applications via the Catholic Education Service Application form.

The successful candidate will be appointed by the governing body to the Catholic Education Service Contract.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants.  This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Equality Act 2010 allows faith schools to have admissions criteria which give preference to members of their own religion and to conduct themselves in a way which is compatible with the school's religious character or ethos. It does not allow faith schools to discriminate because of any other of the protected characteristics, such as sex, race or sexual orientation. Nor does it allow them to discriminate because of religion in other respects, such as by excluding a pupil or subjecting him to any other detriment.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.