Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust is seeking a senior leader to drive Catholic ethos and educational excellence. You will articulate a compelling Gospel-based vision, lead a staff team, and build strong partnerships with parents, parish and the community.

The role requires proven leadership in school improvement, strategic use of resources, and commitment to safeguarding and inclusion for every child.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a strong Catholic ethos and leadership in a school context.
• Articulate a compelling vision rooted in Gospel values.
• Proven track record of successful leadership and school improvement.
• Committed to partnership with parents, parish and community.
• Promotes excellence in teaching, learning and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff, resources and finances to drive school improvement.
• Inspire and develop others through coaching and high expectations.
• Collaborate within the Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust.
• Maintain safeguarding commitments and promote inclusion for all pupils.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic vision

Coaching

Inclusion

Job description

New Park Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2SP

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

02/11/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a practising Catholic, demonstrates a strong faith and commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school and its community.

Can articulate and lead a compelling vision rooted in Gospel values.

Is passionate about ensuring every child is known, valued and enabled to achieve their full God-given potential.

Has a proven track record of successful leadership and school improvement.

Understands the importance of strong partnerships between school, home, parish and community.

Is committed to inclusion and values the uniqueness of every child and family.

Promotes excellence in teaching, learning and personal development.

Has the strategic leadership skills necessary to lead staff, resources and finances effectively.

Can inspire and develop others through coaching, empowerment and high expectations.

Will actively contribute to the leadership and collaboration opportunities within Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust.

What the school offers its staff

A joyful and welcoming Catholic school community where faith is lived and celebrated daily.

Happy, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and take pride in their school.

A dedicated and committed staff team who place children at the heart of everything they do.

Strong and supportive partnerships with parents, parish and governors.

A school with a strong reputation for care, nurture and inclusion.

Excellent opportunities for collaboration across Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust.

High-quality professional development and leadership support.

The opportunity to lead a school that is proud of its Catholic identity and ambitious for its future.

A community committed to charity, service, Catholic Social Teaching and making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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