Headteacher

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Manchester, Lancashire, M26 4DG

57 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter Term

• Closing date

  20 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 November 2025

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: Full-time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L18 – L24 (a) £78,702 -£90,255

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Mary's RC Primary School are currently seeking a Headteacher.This is an excitingopportunityto join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust

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.

The successful candidate will:

• 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 effecive 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.

Applicants are encouraged to arrange a conversation with the Chief Performance Officer and visit the Central Office to discuss the role. Initial contact should be made with our Trust Administration Team by email:admin@stoccat.org.uk.

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

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Headteacher Advertising Pack 2025-26 PS VERSION.pdf - 1.32 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 348 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-roman-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy-manchester

Arranging a visit to St Mary's Roman 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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