Headteacher

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School in Ashton-in-Makerfield seeks a highly effective, dynamic Catholic leader to guide the school on its ongoing development and mission. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record of compassionate leadership, inspire staff, engage students, and advance high expectations, inclusion and continuous school improvement.

This is a leadership role within a co-educational 11-16 Catholic voluntary-aided school, committed to academic excellence

Qualifications

• Practising Catholic with clear commitment to Catholic faith and mission.
• Proven track record of compassionate leadership.
• Ability to inspire staff and engage students.
• Experience leading school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development and improvement with focus on student outcomes.
• Foster inclusive, high-expectations culture.
• Collaborate with governors, staff, and the Archdiocese.
• Model professional standards and nurture staff development.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Catholic ethos

Staff engagement

Job description

The Governing Board is seeking to appoint a highlyeffective, dynamic and inspirational leader with a passion for Catholic educationto lead St Edmund Arrowsmith CatholicHigh School on its continuing development.

The successful applicant will be a practising Catholic whocan demonstrate a clear commitment to the Catholic faith and mission of theChurch, together with a proven track record of strong, compassionate leadershipthat inspires staff, engages students, and fosters a culture of highexpectations, inclusion, and continuous school improvement.

The successful candidate will have strong leadershipskills, a deep understanding of educational best practices and a commitment tofostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students andstaff.

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School isa co-educational, 11-16 Catholic voluntary-aided school in the Archdiocese of Liverpool, well regarded in the locality for the excellence of ouracademic achievement and the high level of motivation of pupils andstaff. Visitors to our school never fail to comment on ourrespectful students, the positive team ethos amongst staff and the friendlywelcome that they receive. We aim to providea caring educational environment where each person is valued.