Headteacher

St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 3EJ

24 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
24 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 January 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
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: L15 to L21A

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our Head Teacher will:

*Be a practising Catholic who actively supports our Catholic ethos and vision

*Have a collegiate approach to leadership and be able to challenge and inspire others to excel

*Be committed to working in close partnership with the local parish, parents and community

*Ensure that every child receives the best education, maintain good levels of teaching and pupil achievement and promote the whole well-being of every child

*Be an approachable individual with a good sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

*An exciting opportunity to lead a successful school with hardworking, well behaved children who have a love of learning

* A happy, friendly, welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos

*A diverse cohort of children and a wonderful community culture *A rich and creative curriculum which provides opportunities for pupils to learn a wide range of skills to a high level.

* A culture which promotes “effective strategies to identify and support pupils with SEND.

*A team of friendly, professional, dedicated staff who are committed to the highest standards

*A supportive Governing Body who will work with you to achieve your aspirations

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

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.