32 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    12 April 2027

  • Closing date

    2 November 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    1 October 2026

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

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Competitive salary to be determined at interview. (Depending on skills and experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Each successful candidate will be:

  • A practising Roman Catholic with first rate leadership skills.
  • An experienced Headteacher or an ambitious Deputy Head ready to take their next career step.
  • Dedicated to improving the life choices of all children.
  • Committed to partnership with families and other agencies.
  • Passionate about SEND, curriculum, pedagogy and creativity.
  • Able to lead, manage and inspire.
  • Committed to sustaining and developing the school and its Catholic ethos.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

  • A lively, creative and inclusive school committed to improving the lives of children & young people.
  • A supportive and friendly environment.
  • The opportunity to work in strategic partnership with the Governors and members of the senior leadership team.
  • An ambitious and hardworking senior leadership team consistently supporting the school on its journey to outstanding.
  • A dedicated and enthusiastic staff team to work with.
  • A governing body which is supportive and passionate about achieving the highest standards in all areas and committed to the professional development of staff.

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.

The post holder will be responsible for the general management of the school and the leadership of its staff, including the delivery of a highly attractive and stimulating curriculum, the promotion of excellent teaching and learning and the effective deployment of school resources.


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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About St John Vianney RC School

Organisation type
Special school, ages 5 to 19
Size
124 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 19
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
St John Vianney RC School website
Email address
l.hamilton@stjohnvianneyschool.co.uk
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St John Vianney RC Special School, a Diocesan managed school, sits geographically in Trafford’s LEA. As a non-maintained school, it is governed by the Diocese of Salford Trustees, with delegated authority to the Governing Board, chaired by Fr Gerard Fieldhouse-Byrne (a Parish Priest in Bury, who is also the Salford Diocese’ Episcopal Vicar for Education). The school attained Charity Incorporated Organisation status in Summer 2025.

St John Vianney school is the only special school in the Diocese of Salford and as such has a unique offer and status. All the children and young people of St John Vianney have EHCPs and come from many different LEAs for the specialist provision they require. Children and young people currently attend St John Vianney school from Salford, Trafford, Manchester, Stockport and Tameside.

Learners present with a range of needs and the school has an excellent reputation for providing appropriate and effective support and guidance. The school is nationally accredited for its excellent Autism provision. In January 2022, it was additionally awarded ‘Enhanced Practice’ recognition by the National Autistic Society and in January 2025 gained ‘Advanced’ status with a report which reflects the outstanding daily practice provided for pupils with autism, the commitment of staff teams, the school curriculum and enrichment provision, engagement with parents and the nurturing and supportive culture now established across the school. The comprehensive report in January 2025 outlined the excellent progress made by the school in establishing high quality provision for SEND children and young people.

The school aims to provide an excellent education for children and young people grounded on the teachings of the Roman Catholic faith. The school is fully inclusive celebrating children and young people of all faiths and no faith. Staff and governors are committed to creating a happy and safe environment where children and young people enjoy their learning, have high self-esteem and achieve success.


Arranging a visit to St John Vianney RC School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.hamilton@stjohnvianneyschool.co.uk.

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