Headteacher

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5AU

20 days remaining to apply

Start date details
1st September
Closing date
12 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 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
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: L15 – L21 (£73,105 - £84,699)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust

English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School

Redcar Road, Sunderland, SR5 5AU

Telephone: 0191 548 8330

Website: www.englishmartyrssunderland.org.uk

Headteacher Vacancy

Permanent – Full Time

Required for 1st September 2026

Group 2, Salary: L15 – L21 (£73,105 - £84,699)

CEO: Mr B Tapping

Applications are invited from practising and committed Catholics for the post of Headteacher of English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School.

English Martyrs’ is a small family orientated Catholic Primary School which offers high quality educational opportunities set in a context of spirituality and respect for each person’s dignity and uniqueness. Our mission is to “Love, learn and grow together through Jesus Christ” and we create a happy and secure environment where children enjoy coming to school in the knowledge that they are unique and valued as members of God’s family.

We are looking for a leader who can support us with our vision of English Martyrs’ being a place where children can learn, develop and grow in a caring, nurturing environment and where they can become successful, motivated learners and responsible citizens who can make a positive contribution to society and show respect to others.

English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary Schoolis part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-six Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

Application documentsshould be fully completed and submitted by email torecruitment@bccet.org.ukby12pm on Thursday 12thMarch 2026.

Completed application forms are required, and CVs will not be accepted.

For enquiries regarding this role or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Deb Mollon, Executive Assistant atdmollon@bccet.org.uk

Shortlisting:Tuesday 17thMarch

Interviews: Friday 20thMarch & Wednesday 25thMarch 2026

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What the school offers its staff

Teachers Pension Scheme
Commitment to national terms and conditions for all staff in line with the Bishop’s memorandum of understanding for Catholic schools
High Quality Professional Development opportunities
Career progression across the Trust
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Being part of the school community and a member of a successful team
Workload Charter

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.