Headteacher

Headteacher

The governors of this Roman Catholic day school for pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs are seeking to appoint an outstanding Headteacher and proven educationalist with the vision and ambition to lead the school whilst building on its good reputation and continuing to strive for outstanding provision enabling each pupil to be the best they can be.

We will offer you:

• A lively, creative and inclusive school committed to improving the lives of children & young people.
• A supportive and friendly environment.
• The opportunity to work in strategic partnership with the Governors and members of the senior leadership team.
• An ambitious and hardworking senior leadership team consistently supporting the school on its journey to outstanding.
• A dedicated and enthusiastic staff team to work with.
• A governing body which is supportive and passionate about achieving the highest standards in all areas and committed to the professional development of staff.

Each successful candidate will be:

• A practising Roman Catholic with first rate leadership skills.
• An experienced Headteacher or an ambitious Deputy Head ready to take their next career step.
• Dedicated to improving the life choices of all children.
• Committed to partnership with families and other agencies.
• Passionate about SEND, curriculum, pedagogy and creativity.
• Able to lead, manage and inspire.
• Committed to sustaining and developing the school and its Catholic ethos.

Closing date for applications is 9:00am on Mon 2nd Nov 2026

Visits to school can be arranged during the week of 12-16th Oct 2026

Shortlisting will take place on Fri 6th Nov 2026

Invitations to interview will be sent out by the end of the week commencing 9th Nov 2026

Interviews are planned for the week commencing 23rd Nov 2026

To download an application pack and for more information about our school please visit our website.

To arrange a visit please call Lorna Hamilton via the school office on 0161 881 7843.

Please note, in order to comply with our Safer Recruitment policies and procedures, we will only accept applications that have been completed on our official application forms. We do not accept CVs or similar.