Headteacher at Holy Family

The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH

45 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: LDR24- LDR30 (£94,346 - £109,288)

What skills and experience we're looking for

As Headteacher, you will provide inspirational leadership that is rooted in the Catholic faith and mission of the school. Working closely with the Board of Directors, staff, pupils, parents, and parish, you will:

Lead the strategic direction of the school, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and pastoral care.

Champion the Catholic mission and values of the school in daily life and long-term vision

Build on existing strengths while identifying and delivering areas for improvement

Foster a culture of high expectations, mutual respect, and continuous professional development for staff Represent the school effectively within the diocese, local authority, and wider community

You will be joining a school that is ambitious for its pupils and supportive of its leaders — this is a genuine opportunity to shape the future of The Holy Family Catholic School.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Holy Family?

An ambitious and distinctive Catholic School.

A clear and well-structured leadership team.

A curriculum that values both excellence and formation.

A strong sense of community and shared purpose.

The opportunity to shape the academic experience of our pupils.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

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 - HF (6).pdf - 3.11 MB (opens in new tab)

Holy Family Applicant information pack HT.pdf - 4.97 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 630 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: lena.matthews@bcwcat.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-holy-family-catholic-school-keighley

The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is part of The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust, serving the town of Keighley and surrounding villages in pleasant rural surroundings. The school is on a rapid improvement journey. Governors appointed a new Headteacher in September 2021, and the school leadership team has also been recently restructured.

Arranging a visit to The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lena.matthews@bcwcat.co.uk.

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