Headteacher
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4RX21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 September 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 August 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £99,067 -£113,624
Pay scale
- L29 – L35 (a)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic teaching professional who can work as part of our dedicated and exceptional team. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to meet the Teachers’ Standards. All classroom teachers will contribute to the curriculum and year teams in supporting the school’s mission statement and achieving its aims. As a professional within a Catholic School, you will be expected to enhance the life of the school by delivering and developing high quality teaching and learning, contributing to the work of the teams of teaching and support staff, being reflective about your own practice and effectiveness: sharing with, and learning from the work of others, and constantly seeking ways to improve through innovation and research.
You will have the following skills and attributes:
- Be a confident communicator, with excellent written and oral skills to engage effectively with all stakeholders.
- Demonstrate significant 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 cultures.
- 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
- 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
Commitment to safeguarding
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applying for the job
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About St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1057 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
St Cuthbert’s is a comprehensive High School situated in Rochdale, welcoming students aged 11 -16 from a wide variety of partner primary feeder schools. We are part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Academy Trust.
St Cuthbert's is a vibrant, diverse and innovative school. Our faith is our inspiration and we aspire for all members of our community to 'Be the best that we can be in everything that we do'.
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