Headteacher

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive staff

Diocese links

Personal development

Growing Trust

Job summary

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust invites applications for an exceptional leader to take St Cuthbert’s RC Primary School forward. We seek a practising Catholic who can inspire and work in close partnership with governors, families and the Diocese.

The successful candidate will lead with vision to develop a learning culture where every child can achieve; strong communication with all stakeholders and a firm commitment to safeguarding. Closing date details are provided in the official notice.

Qualifications

• Commitment to close partnership with St Cuthbert’s RC Primary, governors, children, families and the community.
• Inspire others through high-quality leadership.
• Develop a learning culture enabling every child to succeed.
• Belief that every child can reach full potential with excellent education.
• Commitment to continual school improvement within the Federation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills engaging all stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Partnership working

Educational vision

Job description

The Directors of Emmaus CAT, the St Cuthbert’s RC Primary School Local Governing Body and the Diocese of Salford wish to appoint an exceptional leader, a dynamic and inspirational practising Catholic to take their school forward.

Could this be you?

If it was you, you would display:

• Commitment to close partnership working with St Cuthbert’s RC Primary, governors, our children, families and the wider community


• The ability and vision to inspire others through high quality leadership


• Commitment to develop and sustain a learning culture that enables every child to succeed


• A passionate belief that every single child can achieve their full potential when they receive an excellent education


• Commitment to continual school improvement at St Cuthbert’s and within the Federation


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage dynamically and effectively with all stakeholders

If so, we can offer you:

• Wonderful children who love school with very supportive parents


• Caring, dedicated and hardworking staff, who welcome new ideas


• An attractive, stimulating and safe environment


• Exceptional links with the Diocese, Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and other local Catholic schools


• Commitment to your own personal development


• The opportunity to work within a growing Catholic Academy Trust

Closing Date: Monday 21st September 2026 at 9am

Interview Date: Tuesday 29th September 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application and will be subject to further safer recruitment checks, such as references, with ID documents retained on file. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check, as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.