Headteacher

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 5PL

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required from April 2026

• Closing date

  7 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 December 2025

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 L21

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Headteacher who will:

• Be a practicing Catholic, who has a strong Catholic faith, with a clear understanding of leadership in a Catholic School, able to nurture faith and spirituality in others
• Enable every child to realise their full potential
• Be enthused to work within an inclusive environment, which provides a broad and rich curriculum for every pupil

• Promote the highest aspirations and expectations of learning and behaviour for all pupils

• Nurture the strong, caring Catholic ethos of our school
• Have highly effective interpersonal skills and the ability to enthuse, guide and empower colleagues and pupils

Be committed to continual professional development

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A warm and welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos and vision
• A team of hardworking, talented and enthusiastic staff
• Delightful children who are happy and motivated in their learning and demonstrate excellent behaviour
• A strong and supportive Governing Board
• Excellent relationships with parents who are extremely supportive and partners in their child’s learning

Close parish and community links

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.

Visits to our school are welcomed and encouraged. Please call our school office on 0161 483 2431 to book an appointment.

Applicants must apply using the latest CES application form. All recruitment documentation can be obtained from the school website: www.st-peters.stockport.sch.uk under Our School/Vacancies.

Completed applications should be returned via email to julie.english@dioceseofshrewsbury.org

Commitment to safeguarding

St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a
Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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 Peter's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Catholic, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Peter's Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: admin@st-peters.stockport.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0161 483 2431
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-peter-s-catholic-primary-school-stockport

Due to the promotion of our current Headteacher to the position of Deputy Director of Schools for Shrewsbury Diocese, the Governors, Children and Staff are looking to appoint an inspirational and caring leader to support the continued success of our wonderful school.

Arranging a visit to St Peter's Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@st-peters.stockport.sch.uk.

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