Headteacher

St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy; Middleton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, is seeking an inspirational leader to drive improvements. The role requires excellent communication with stakeholders and proven capability in managing staff and resources to support a high-performing, inclusive school environment.

The successful candidate will lead teams, foster professional development, and implement effective strategies to enhance student outcomes, ensuring a supportive and well-organised school community.

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with excellent written and oral skills to engage with all stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams and resources.
• Proven experience in leading and managing staff, including supporting and motivating staff within complex staffing structures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive school improvement.
• Able to work well under pressure, maintaining accuracy and meeting tight deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Staff management

Analytical thinking

Working under pressure

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an individual who has the following skills and attributes:

• Be a confident communicator, with excellent written and oral skills to engage effectively with all stakeholders.
• Demonstrate leadership experience in managing teams and resources.
• Have proven experience in leading and managing staff, including the ability to support and motivate staff and work within complex staffing structures.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ensuring effective decision-making to drive school improvement.
• Work well under pressure, maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.