Headteacher

St Ambrose RC Primary; Bramhall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catholic ethos community

Governing Body support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

St Ambrose Catholic Primary School in Stockport seeks a Headteacher to lead with a strong Catholic ethos, drive an aspirational curriculum and build robust relationships with staff, families and the community. The role requires an experienced leader capable of managing personnel, finances and school resources while fostering collaborative partnerships with parents, parish and diocese.

The appointment offers a supportive governance structure and opportunities for ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• A committed and practising Catholic who will nurture the Catholic ethos.
• An inclusive and positive leader to drive an aspirational curriculum.
• An experienced leader with interpersonal skills to build relationships with staff, children, parents, parish and governors.
• A highly effective leader who can manage the personnel, financial and professional needs of the school’s resources and staff.
• Collaborative approach with parents, carers, parish, diocese and other schools to encourage achievement.

Skills

Catholic ethos leadership

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative leadership

Resource management

Community engagement

Job description

St Ambrose Catholic Primary School
Rostrevor Road
Adswood
Stockport
SK3 8LQ

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

Who we are looking for

• A committed and practising Catholic who will nurture the Catholic ethos of our school.
• An inclusive and positive leader to drive an aspirational curriculum for all.
• An experienced leader with interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with staff, children, parents, parish and governors.
• A highly effective leader who can manage and organise the personnel, financial and professional needs of the school’s resources and staff.
• Someone who recognises the value of working collaboratively with parents, carers, the parish, diocese, other schools and practitioners to encourage high levels of achievement.

What 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.

All staff and volunteers are required to share our commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people.

Successful candidates will need to provide positive references, undergo a DBS check and additional post‑offer safeguarding checks.

Stockport Council Valuing Diversity.