Headteacher

Job Title: Headteacher
Salary: L15-L21
Hours: Full Time
Working Pattern: Term Time
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026 at 4.00pm
Shortlisting: Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026
Start Date: January 2027

The governors of St Ambrose Catholic Primary School, in partnership with Shrewsbury Diocese, are seeking to appoint a dedicated and caring leader to inspire us in the next phase of our journey.

Governors are seeking to appoint a Headteacher who:
is a committed and practising Catholic who will nurture the Catholic ethos of our school
is able to lead an inclusive and positive culture to drive an aspirational curriculum for all
is an experienced leader with the interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships with staff, children, parents, parish and governors.
is a highly effective leader who can manage and organise the personnel, financial and professional needs of the school’s resources and staff.
recognises the value of working collaboratively with others; parents and carers, the parish and diocese, other schools and practitioners to encourage high levels of achievement

We can offer:
a warm and welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos.
a committed and enthusiastic staff team
strong support from the Governing Body, Local Authority and local school clusters
an opportunity to enrich the lives of our children and help them to follow in Jesus’ footsteps
a firm commitment to your ongoing professional development

Visits to our school are welcomed and encouraged. Please call our school office on 0161 480 8466 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-ambrose.stockport.sch.uk under About us/Vacancies.

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

Closing Date for applications: Monday 21st September at 4pm
Shortlisting: Wednesday 23rd September
Interviews: Wednesday 30th September

St Ambrose 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. Online checks will be carried out in accordance with KCSIE.
The successful applicant will need to provide positive references (including faith reference see separate guidance) and will be required to undergo a DBS check and additional post-offer safeguarding checks.

The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.
This 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's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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