Headteacher

Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 3PD

46 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  17 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 March 2026

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: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: LPR15 – LPR21A, £73,105 - £83,860

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School are currently seeking an outstanding and inspirational Headteacher to lead the school.

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.

This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated and visionary leader to inspire excellence, drive improvement, and make a lasting impact on the lives of our pupils.

We are seeking an individual who has the following skills and attributes:

• 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 effective 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.

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

St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, a prohibition from teaching check, all qualifications verified and references will be taken up prior to the time of interview.

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 Advertising Pack 2026 (5).pdf - 566 KB (opens in new tab)

About Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 216 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/our-lady-st-paul-s-rc-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy

Our Lady & St Paul’s RC Primary School is a caring, supportive and forward thinking academy, part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Academy Trust. Based in Heywood, the school has excellent transport links to the surrounding areas of Rochdale, Bury and Man-chester with the M60 and M62 within easy reach.

Arranging a visit to Our Lady & St Paul's RC 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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