Headteacher

St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 5BR

41 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To be agreed at interview

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £72,032.00 - £83,478.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership Pay Scale, Points 13 - 19

Headteacher job summary

Join us in shaping the future of Catholic education as part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

The Diocese of Nottingham and St Ralph Sherwin CMAT are seeking an inspirational and faith-filled leader to become the next Headteacher of St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy, a thriving and highly successful Catholic primary school situated in the picturesque village of Marple Bridge, on the border of Stockport and Derbyshire.

St Mary's is a warm, welcoming and high-performing school where children are encouraged to flourish spiritually, academically and personally. At the heart of our community is our mission:

"To live and learn by journeying with Mary to Jesus, for the greater glory of God."

Our mission is brought to life through our SANCTA values:

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These values underpin every aspect of school life and shape a culture where children, staff and families work together in partnership to achieve the very best outcomes.

We are proud of our strong relationships with parents and carers, recognising them as essential partners in their children's education. Through open communication, mutual respect and a shared commitment to success, we have built a vibrant and supportive school community where every child is known, valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

As Headteacher, you will provide outstanding strategic leadership, ensuring the Catholic life and mission of the school remain at the centre of everything we do. Working closely with staff, governors, the Trust and wider community, you will lead the continued development of excellence in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes while nurturing the spiritual, social and emotional development of every child.

For suitably experienced candidates with a proven record of driving school improvement, we would also welcome discussions regarding a potential Executive Headteacher arrangement.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Be a practising Catholic with a strong personal faith and a clear vision for Catholic education.
• Ensure the teachings and example of Jesus Christ are central to school life.
• Place safeguarding and pupil welfare at the heart of all decision-making.
• Demonstrate a successful track record of strategic leadership and sustained school improvement.
• Build upon the school's many achievements while driving continuous improvement.
• Be committed to enabling every pupil to fulfil their God-given potential.
• Foster strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors, Trust colleagues and external partners.
• Work collaboratively to deliver a compelling vision that leads to exceptional outcomes.
• Develop and empower high-performing teams through coaching, support and challenge.
• Inspire, motivate and influence others to achieve excellence.
• Lead confidently through change while maintaining high standards.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.

Why Join St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust?

We offer:

• Competitive salary: Leadership Scale L13 - L19 (£72,032 -£83,478 per annum).
• Access to high-quality professional development and leadership programmes.
• A comprehensive CPD offer through our Trust and partnership networks.
• Genuine career progression opportunities across our family of academies.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Nationally agreed pay and conditions.
• The opportunity to work within a values-driven Trust committed to excellence, collaboration and service.

With 25 academies within the Trust and 84 academies across the Diocese, St Ralph Sherwin offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth, leadership development and collaboration with like-minded Catholic educators.

For more information about our Trust and its academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk.

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Be the leader who inspires faith, nurtures potential and shapes futures.

The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, verification of qualifications and evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 222 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-voluntary-academy-stockport

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