Headteacher
Loreto High School Chorlton, Manchester, M21 7SW31 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 March 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
- L29 to L35
What skills and experience we're looking for
Full-time Permanent Post
Closing date: Monday 20 April 2026 at 12pm
Interviews: Thursday 27 & Friday 28 April 2026
Start date: 1 September 2026 (dependent on notice period)
Salary: L29-L35 (dependent on experience)
An exceptional opportunity for an inspirational, values-driven leader
The Governors of Loreto High School Chorlton seek to appoint a highly effective, motivated and ambitious leader who can continue to drive our school forward and secure an exceptional education for every student. This is a rare chance to lead a warm, aspirational and compassionate Catholic community with a strong improvement journey and a distinctive Loreto identity.
Loreto High School is a successful 11–16 Catholic voluntary aided school, rooted in the 400-year Loreto educational tradition and shaped by the values of sincerity, truth, justice, excellence, freedom, internationality and joy. With 750 wonderful students and a talented, committed staff team, our school is a place where every child is known, loved and encouraged to “become their best self.” Attainment continues to rise, and the Secretary of State recently praised the “excellent outcomes achieved by disadvantaged pupils,” placing us “among the very best nationally.”
What we are looking for
We seek a Headteacher who can:
- Bring outstanding leadership and a proven record of sustained positive impact
- Provide strategic, values-driven leadership rooted in our Catholic Loreto mission
- Inspire staff and students through ambition, compassion and high expectations
- Work effectively with governors, the Diocese, the Loreto Trust Board and a strong Senior Leadership Team
- Strengthen our culture of excellent teaching, pastoral care and personal formation
- Lead systems that help every student flourish academically and personally
- Champion a nurturing, high-expectations culture that develops confident, articulate and respectful young people
Our culture and what we offer
We are an aspirational, reflective and supportive learning community where all adults are learners who strive for excellence. We believe that valuing, supporting and empowering staff is central to our continued success.
The successful candidate will be:
- Enthusiastic, resilient and collaborative
- Self-aware and open to professional development
- Someone who sees feedback as a gift
- A warm, kind leader with clarity, consistency and uncompromising standards
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader to take the next step in a forward-thinking, vibrant and caring school.
How to apply
We warmly welcome applications from practising Catholic leaders who feel called to shape the next phase of our mission. To find out more or arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 0161 881 9448 or email recruitment@loretochorlton.manchester.sch.uk.
What the school offers its staff
Employee
Benefits
• Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free flu vaccinations and eye tests
•
Mental Health First
Aiders
•
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial Rewards
•
Competitive salaries, pension contributions, long service awards, and access to
discount platforms.
• Work-Life Balance:
Regular workload reviews and flexible working opportunities where possible.
• Community and
Recognition: Positive working environment that values
achievements and
contributions.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Loreto High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check, together with additional checks as part of the shortlisting process, including carrying out an online search.
More Information can be found at www.loretochorlton.co.uk
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Loreto High School Chorlton
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 766 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Loreto High School Chorlton website
- Email address
- recruitment@loretochorlton.manchester.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 881 9448
About Loreto High School
Part of the international family of Loreto schools and colleges and as such benefits from a 400 year old tradition and links with Loreto Sixth Form College and with Loreto schools and colleges both in the UK and worldwide.
"A truly diverse, welcoming and joy-filled school in which staff daily model the gospel values expressed by Mary Ward and deliver extraordinary care to each unique member of the community.” Section 48 Inspection March 2020
A small, friendly, inclusive, cohesive school where we get to know our students well, find out what they are good at and develop their talents “… a welcoming, caring and passionate school that really does know every child.” Parent View
Visitors tell us our students are calm and well-mannered and that our Catholic ethos pervades all that we do.
Arranging a visit to Loreto High School Chorlton
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@loretochorlton.manchester.sch.uk.
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