Headteacher

TN United Kingdom; Trafford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

HEADTEACHER - Required for September 2025
Salary L17 L23 (Leadership scale)
NOR: 423 (including Nursery)

Are you a practising Catholic with the drive and enthusiasm to lead our school? Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher, the children, staff and governors at St Ann’s are seeking a new Headteacher who is committed to building an exceptional and caring learning environment where all members of the school community can thrive. We are looking for an individual to take on the role from September 2025, though the Governing Body would consider a January 2026 start for the right candidate.

We are looking for a strong, dynamic and inspirational leader who:

1. has the vision and dedication to take on the challenge of leading the school as it continues to settle into its new school building setting (opened September 2024)
2. has a clear strategic direction and ambitious vision for the school in its new setting
3. will challenge and empower all members of the community, to ensure high levels of personal development for both pupils and staff
4. will develop and sustain a culture of learning across the whole school
5. will foster children’s enjoyment of learning whilst ensuring that all pupils are supported to realise their potential
6. will continue to develop the respectful and inclusive ethos of our school

We can offer:

1. fantastic children who are eager to learn
2. a very supportive Governing Board which is fully committed to a bright future for the whole school community
3. support for your professional development
4. excellent local and borough wide collaborative links
5. excellent support from both the Diocese and the local authority

Potential applicants are warmly welcomed and encouraged to visit the school prior to submitting their application. Visits can be arranged by contacting the school office on 0161 865 7705 or by emailing [emailprotected].

Website: https://www.stannsrcprimary.co.uk/

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.stannsrcprimary.co.uk.

St Ann’s R C Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applications must be made using the current CES Leadership Application Form and the supporting statement should be no longer than 1300 words. The CES form pack can be accessed using this link: https://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/resources/maf-for-senior-leadership.

Application forms should be returned via email to [emailprotected] by 1pm on Monday 28 April 2025.

Closing date - Monday 28 April 2025 at 1.00 pm
Shortlisting - Thursday 1 May 2025
Interview dates - Thursday 8 May 2025 and Friday 9 May 2025