Headteacher
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, Manchester, M22 5EU23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026, or sooner if possible
Closing date
9 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £73,819.00 Annually (Actual) From L17 (£73,819) dependent on experience
Headteacher job summary
Owing to the internal promotion within the Trust of our highly regarded Headteacher, Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust and the Governors of St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an ambitious and talented leader who will lead our wonderful Catholic primary school with drive, compassion and humility. We would like to appoint a leader who will continue to foster an environment of love and forgiveness and encourage all our children to be the best that they can be by living out our school motto of “Let Your Light Shine”.
The school belongs to Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust, which provides excellent support to headteachers in terms of school improvement services, SEND provision, safeguarding arrangements and HR. Therefore, we think this is an attractive post for experienced headteachers who want to be able to focus more on delivering excellent education and less on day-to-day operational matters. We also believe this post will appeal to candidates new to headship, who will appreciate always having someone at the end of a phone with whom you can discuss any worries or concerns, in confidence, and always in a supportive manner.
It is a requirement of this role to be a practising Catholic and there will be Diocesan representation on the interview panel. Applicants are also advised to read the Guidance on securing a Faith Reference in Section J of the Person Specification.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a practising Catholic who can demonstrate a clear vision and understanding of Catholic education and a commitment to promote the Catholic ethos throughout the whole school community
- Be fully committed to ensuring safeguarding practices at the school are highly effective
- Be able to drive teaching, learning and curriculum development forward demonstrating passion and enthusiasm
- Be knowledgeable and up-to-date with current educational practice
- Be an excellent leader and manager with strong interpersonal skills
- Be able to motivate others and work as part of a team
- Be an excellent communicator with a calm disposition and welcoming manner
- Be able to work with parents and the wider community
- Be able to evidence they can raise academic standards
We can offer the successful candidate:
- A caring, happy school with a strong Catholic ethos
- Friendly and committed staff who are supportive and open to new ideas
- Enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development
- Close links and group support from the other schools in this forward-thinking Catholic multi-academy trust at this exciting time in our development
- An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
- A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training
- A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:
- A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
- A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
- Flu vaccination clinics
- Eyecare vouchers
Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school and meet with Mrs Hayward, Chair of Governors and Mrs Humphries, CEO of Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust. Please email the recruitment team in order to make arrangements: recruitment@corpuschristitrust.co.uk
If you would like to apply for the position, you should complete the Application Form available at 'Apply Now' within MyNewTerm. In the supporting statement section, please provide evidence of your suitability for the role by providing a written statement of no more than 1,300 words and refer to section G of the Person Specification for further guidance. You will need to read the Notes to Applicants, Privacy Notice, Job Description and Person Specification.
Applicants are advised that schools and colleges designated with a religious character in England and Wales are permitted by law to require certain posts to be filled by practising Catholics or individuals who hold a Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies. Where it is not a requirement of the role to be a practising Catholic, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school. This role is reserved for a practising Catholic.
The Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, Section 128 checks, satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health checks, satisfactory online/social media checks, and satisfactory overseas checks (where appropriate), and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
The ability to communicate with members of the public in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement for the post. This is because this is a public-facing public sector post. Please note that this language requirement may be in addition to mandatory English language requirements associated with your immigration route.
Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.
Please note CVs and agency referrals will not be accepted.
Commitment to safeguarding
Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 235 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School website
On behalf of the students, staff and governors I am delighted to welcome you to St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School. Here you can begin to discover what makes St Elizabeth’s such a special place to learn. St Elizabeth’s is a school filled with loving relationships, happy and welcoming children with a buzz of excitement and learning.
The words of our school mission statement, ‘Let your light shine’ truly capture what we set out to do at St Elizabeth’s. Our broad and balanced curriculum rooted in Gospel values aims to develop our pupils to be outward-facing; to recognise their place in society, discovering their potential to make a positive contribution within our community.
At the heart of all we do is Jesus, the greatest teacher of all. We foster an environment of love and forgiveness and encourage all our children to be the best that they can. Our school is a place where our children make life long memories, discover the joy of learning and journey in faith with Jesus Christ.
Please contact the School Office to arrange an appointment, I would be delighted to meet you and show you around in person so you can see for yourself why St Elizabeth’s is such a wonderful place to learn.
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