Headteacher

Salary: L15 L21

Overview of Position

The Directors of Emmaus CAT, the St Edward’s RC Primary School Local Governing Body and the Diocese of Salford wish to appoint an exceptional leader, a dynamic and inspirational practising Catholic to take their school forward.

Could this be you?

If it was you, you would:

• Be a practising Catholic, with a strong faith and commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school and its community
• Be aspirational in your approach to the quality of teaching and learning and of the achievement and wellbeing of every child
• Be a role model who inspires and motivates others through their commitment, enthusiasm and dedication to raising standards
• Be a highly effective leader who can manage and organise the personnel, financial and professional needs of the school’s resources and staff
• Be an experienced leader with the interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships with staff, children, parents, parish and governors
• Be a skilled communicator who can share and develop their vision of what makes a good school with the school’s shareholders

If so, we can offer you:

• Wonderful children who love school with very supportive parents
• Caring, dedicated and hardworking staff, who welcome new ideas
• An attractive, stimulating and safe environment
• Exceptional links with the Diocese, Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and other local Catholic schools
• Commitment to your own personal development
• The opportunity to work within a growing Catholic Academy Trust

Closing Date: Friday 20th February 2026 at 9am

Interview Date: Friday 6th March 2026

Other Information:

Applications need to be made using the CES application form, available from the Emmaus website here Headteacher | Emmaus CAT.

Please return completed application forms and supporting documents to Jodie Urmston, Office Manager at Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust by email; recruitment@emmauscat.com

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application and will be subject to further safer recruitment checks, such as references, with ID documents retained on file. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check, as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.