Catholic Headteacher: Lead a Transformative Secondary

Guardian Jobs; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 94,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

24 hour GP service

Blue Light Card

Staff awards

Job summary

Guardian Jobs is seeking a Headteacher for a Catholic secondary school in Keighley. The role starts January 2027, with Leadership Scale L24 to L30 (£94,346–£109,288). This full-time, permanent post places faith, pupil outcomes and community at the heart of school life.

The successful candidate will lead teaching, safeguarding and partnership work within a Trust and local parishes, delivering strategic improvement and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status and an appropriate degree.
• Successful senior leadership and management experience within a school.
• NPQH or relevant senior leadership development.
• Evidence of leading school improvement and raising standards.
• A strong understanding of curriculum, teaching, assessment and pastoral care.
• Experience of developing colleagues and effective leadership teams.
• The resilience and judgement to lead successfully through change.

Responsibilities

• Strengthening the Catholic life, ethos and mission of the school.
• Raising expectations and improving outcomes for every pupil.
• Establishing consistent, high quality teaching and an ambitious curriculum.
• Developing excellent behaviour, attendance, inclusion and personal responsibility.
• Using evidence and data to lead and evaluate school improvement.
• Developing colleagues and building a strong, accountable leadership culture.
• Ensuring effective safeguarding, governance, financial and operational management.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic vision

Catholic ethos

Community engagement

Curriculum planning

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

University degree

NPQH or equivalent

Job description

Guardian Jobs is seeking a Headteacher for a Catholic secondary school in Keighley. The role starts January 2027, with Leadership Scale L24 to L30 (£94,346–£109,288). This full-time, permanent post places faith, pupil outcomes and community at the heart of school life.

The successful candidate will lead teaching, safeguarding and partnership work within a Trust and local parishes, delivering strategic improvement and inclusive education.