Headteacher

St Wulstan's and St Edmund's Catholic Academy; Fleetwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Wulstan's & St Edmund's Catholic Academy is seeking an inspirational and committed practising Catholic Headteacher to lead our welcoming, inclusive and ambitious school community. The role requires a visionary leader who will strengthen our Catholic ethos and drive excellence in teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust, shaping the next stage of the school's development and ensuring every child

Qualifications

• Inspirational and committed practising Catholic Headteacher
• Visionary leader who will build on strong foundations
• Provide strategic leadership and champion excellence in teaching and learning
• Ensure every child flourishes academically, spiritually and personally
• Proven track record of school improvement and safeguarding commitment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire, challenge and empower others
• Work closely with governors, the Trust and the wider community to shape development

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the school and drive improvement
• Champion teaching and learning to high standards
• Inspire pupils, staff and families to achieve excellence
• Collaborate with governors and the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust
• Safeguard and promote welfare of all learners and staff
• Lead with integrity, nurture inclusion and build a strong Catholic ethos

Skills

Inspirational Catholic leadership

Strategic leadership

Interpersonal skills

Empowering others

Education

Experience in school leadership

Job description

The Governors of St Wulstan's & St Edmund's Catholic Academy, in partnership with the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust, are seeking to appoint an inspirational and committed practising Catholic Headteacher to lead our welcoming, inclusive and ambitious school community.

This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader who will build on the school's strong foundations, nurture its distinctive Catholic ethos and inspire pupils, staff and families to achieve the highest standards. We are looking for someone who can provide strategic leadership, champion excellence in teaching and learning, and ensure every child flourishes academically, spiritually and personally.

St Wulstan's & St Edmund's is a caring, one-form entry Catholic primary academy with enthusiastic pupils, dedicated staff, supportive governors and strong links with the parish and wider community. As part of the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust, the successful candidate will benefit from collaboration, professional support and opportunities to contribute to a wider family of Catholic schools.

We are seeking a leader with a proven track record of school improvement, a commitment to inclusion and safeguarding, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to inspire, challenge and empower others. The successful candidate will work closely with governors, the Trust and the wider community to shape the next stage of the school's development and success.

In return, we offer a warm and welcoming school community, well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils, a dedicated staff team, committed governors and the opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:

• DBS
• Medical clearance
• Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
• Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
• A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
• In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.

For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Post Details:
Salary: Leadership Scale L15 to L21
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Required: 1st January 2027