Headteacher

Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 2NU

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L15-L21a: £73,105-£83,860

What skills and experience we're looking for

Alice Ingham RC Primary School are currently seeking an outstanding and inspirational Headteacher to lead the school. Its roots remain rooted in its community.

The position offers great scope and potential, and the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering our shared mission: to provide an outstanding Catholic education that inspires, nurtures, and develops every child within our community. If you are a driven, resilient and resolute leader ready to make a lasting impact and change the lives of young people for the better, we would love to hear from you.

This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated and visionary leader to inspire excellence, drive improvement, and make a lasting impact on the lives of our pupils.

We are seeking an individual who has the following skills and attributes:

• Be a confident communicator, with excellent written and oral skills to engage effectively with all stakeholders.
• Demonstrate leadership experience in managing teams and resources.
• Have proven experience in leading and managing staff, including the ability to support and motivate staff and work within complex staffing structures.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ensuring effective decision-making to drive school improvement.
• Work well under pressure, maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Be a member of a forward-thinking and innovative leadership team, driving excellence across our Trust.
• Lead a thriving Catholic academy as part of a growing family of schools across Bury, Bolton, Rochdale, Salford, and Wigan.
• Work with a caring and engaged group of stakeholders who share a commitment to delivering the highest standards for our children.
• Benefit from a dedicated and highly supportive Central Team and Trust Board, with a clear vision and ambitious aspirations for the Trust.
• Receive tailored support for your professional and spiritual development from both the Academy Trust and the Diocese.
• Collaborate with excellent local and borough-wide networks, enhancing opportunities for innovation and best practice.
• Enjoy a generous 28.68% Teachers’ Pension employer contribution.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Headteacher Advertising Pack 2026.pdf - 1.33 MB (opens in new tab)

About Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 142 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alice-ingham-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy

Arranging a visit to Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.

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