Headteacher

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Headteacher

St. Theresa's RC Primary School

The Directors of Emmaus CAT, the St Theresa’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

Visits to St Theresa’s RC Primary School are encouraged and strongly recommended.

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
• The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

To arrange a visit to the school, please contact our admin team to arrange a mutually convenient date and time on 0161 770 3173

Closing Date: Monday 4th May 2026 at 9am

We will be shortlisting on Friday 8th May and successful candidates will be informed in due course.

Interviews: Friday 15th May 2026

To obtain a job description and person specification, please email recruitment@emmauscat.com

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