Headteacher

Overview of Position

The Directors of Emmaus CAT, the St Anne’s RC Voluntary Academy Governing Body and the Diocese of Salford wish to appoint an exceptional leader, a dynamic and inspirational practising Catholic to take their school forward.

Could this be you?

If it was you, you would:

• Be a practising Catholic, with a strong faith and commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school and its community
• Be aspirational in your approach to the quality of teaching and learning and of the achievement and wellbeing of every child
• Be a role model who inspires and encourages others through their commitment, enthusiasm and dedication to raising standards
• Be able to influence and motivate with effective strategic leadership
• Be a highly effective leader who can manage and organise the personnel, financial and professional needs of the school’s resources and staff
• Be an experienced leader with the interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships with staff, children, parents, parish and governors
• Have a proven track record in raising standards in teaching and learning, with measurable whole school improvements

If so, we can offer you:

• A school which cultivates and celebrates their distinctive Catholic nature through the promotion of dignity and excellence.
• A dedicated family of professionals united in a mission to provide quality education, whist celebrating its Catholic faith
• A motivated faculty which holds high expectations and the determination to enable all of its pupils to fulfil their potential
• The opportunity to be part of a growing Catholic Academy Trust where leaders work collaboratively to ensure the provision of great schools, strong in faith, serving society
• A career development opportunity which will provide both challenge and fulfilment
• Highly supportive governance
• A commitment to our Headteacher’s continuing professional and spiritual development

To arrange an informal visit to the school, please contact Ms M Flanagan Headteacher’s PA to arrange a mutually convenient date and time via; marian.flanagan@stannes.academy

 Or to speak to the Director of Secondary Education, Dominique Gobbi, please contact Alison Smith, Executive Administrative Manager to arrange a mutually convenient date and time via: alison.smith@emmauscat.com

Closing Date: Monday 20th April 2026, 9am

Interview Date: Thursday 30th April 2026

Other Information:

Please return completed application forms and supporting documents to: Alison Smith, Executive Administrative Manager at Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust by email; alison.smith@emmauscat.com.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application and will be subject to further safer recruitment checks, such as references, with ID documents retained on file. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check, as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.