Headteacher

St Joseph & St Bede RC Primary School are currently seeking an outstanding and inspirational Headteacher to lead the school.

The position offers great scope and potential, and the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering our shared mission: to provide an outstanding Catholic education that inspires, nurtures, and develops every child within our community. If you are a driven, resilient and resolute leader ready to make a lasting impact and change the lives of young people for the better, we would love to hear from you.

This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated and visionary leader to inspire excellence, drive improvement, and make a lasting impact on the lives of our pupils.

Our Mission:
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope:
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools' opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. We always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage:
As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation:
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who has the following skills and attributes:

• Be a confident communicator, with excellent written and oral skills to engage effectively with all stakeholders.
• Demonstrate 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 structures.
• 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

We can offer:

• Be a member of a forward-thinking and innovative leadership team, driving excellence across our Trust.
• 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.

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting Date: 23 March 2026

Interview Date: 30 & 31 March 2026

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