Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion & Strategy

Catholic Recruitment; Horwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph’s RC High School in Horwich invites applications for an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join our senior leadership team as we open a new Resource Provision in September 2027. The successful candidate will lead with a Catholic ethos, drive inclusion, and secure outstanding outcomes through strategic, collaborative leadership.

Join a dynamic team committed to safeguarding, professional growth, and transforming lives within a faith-based community.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of whole-school leadership and measurable impact
• Willingness to complete the Creditation qualification for SENDCos
• Inspirational classroom practitioner with a passion for teaching and learning
• Expertise in assessment, monitoring, tracking and intervention
• Innovative practice and commitment to professional growth
• Resilience, empathy and determination to support young people to overcome barriers

Responsibilities

• Actively lead and promote the Catholic Christian ethos of the school
• Demonstrate a strong track record of whole-school leadership and impact
• Inspire colleagues through innovative practice and professional growth
• Champion a culture of high ambition for all students, including those with additional needs

Skills

Whole-school leadership

Teaching & learning

Assessment & intervention

Strategic thinking

Education

Creditation qualification for SENDCos

Job description

St Joseph’s RC High School in Horwich invites applications for an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join our senior leadership team as we open a new Resource Provision in September 2027. The successful candidate will lead with a Catholic ethos, drive inclusion, and secure outstanding outcomes through strategic, collaborative leadership.

Join a dynamic team committed to safeguarding, professional growth, and transforming lives within a faith-based community.