Headteacher (Full Time, Leadership Spine 26-32)

Cardinal Newman Catholic High School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1RX

54 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 December 2025

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: L26-32

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Cardinal Newman Catholic High School wish to appoint for September 2026 a committed, practising Catholic to the post of Headteacher to lead and inspire our school community to the next stage of its development.

We are looking for a leader who:

• is a practising Catholic, who demonstrates a strong Catholic faith and is committed to the Catholic ethos of the school;
• is inspirational, with a clear vision for the future of the school, building on its current successes;
• will be a strong communicator, who can engage all stakeholders in the next phase of the school’s development;
• will ensure that the needs of every student are met, placing great importance on high quality pastoral care and support, enabling all to ‘have life and have it to the full’;
• has the determination and drive to ensure all students achieve, and has a continuous focus on school improvement;
• will be committed to the professional development of staff and self, being mindful of their welfare and well-being;
• will be committed to continuing and growing effective partnerships with families, parishes, feeder primaries, the Diocese of Shrewsbury and Warrington Local Authority, partner organisations and agencies and the wider community;
• is aware of the wider educational landscape and the challenges this brings in terms of change and future academisation.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 9.00am

Interviews to be held: Thursday 26th and Friday 27th February 2026

Start Date: September 2026

Please note the latest version of the CES application form and a Model Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Form must be completed for this post.

Application forms for the post should be sent to: Mrs Julie English, PA to the Director of Schools, Diocese of Shrewsbury (Julie.English@dioceseofshrewsbury.org)

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and online searches.

What the school offers its staff

- Continuing professional development opportunities;

- Wellbeing support

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

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Headteacher Job Information Pack - Starting September 2026.pdf - 812 KB (opens in new tab)

About Cardinal Newman Catholic High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 855 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cardinal Newman Catholic High School website
• Email address: Julie.English@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cardinal-newman-catholic-high-school

Cardinal Newman Catholic High School is located in Latchford, Warrington with a large catchment area extending across the South of Warrington from which we draw 800 pupils.
We are a vibrant, ambitious and caring community, with students drawn from a variety of backgrounds. Everything that happens within our school is inspired by gospel values and Cardinal Newman’s words that we are all ‘a link in a chain. A bond of connection between persons.’
The extra-curricular life of our school is flourishing, with a wide variety of active sports clubs. We have particular success in Rugby League and Rowing for both our male and female teams, but our sporting offer is wide ranging and growing. Our Performing Arts are a key component of the enrichment on offer with a variety of musical ensembles, a highly successful school show and both Drama and Music thriving at GCSE. Our cutting edge provision in mental health and our outstanding pastoral team ensure that our students have the emotional skills they need to succeed throughout their lives. Our staff team are also committed to lifelong learning and continuing professional development.

Arranging a visit to Cardinal Newman Catholic High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Julie.English@dioceseofshrewsbury.org.

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