Headteacher

Trafford Council; Trafford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Strategic partnership

Strong leadership team

Collaborative staff

Professional development

Job summary

St John Vianney RC School on Rye Bank Road, Firswood, Stretford, M16 0EX, invites applications for a Headteacher from April 2027. A Roman Catholic day school for pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs seeks an outstanding educationalist with vision to lead the school and build on its good reputation towards outstanding provision enabling each pupil to be the best they can be.

We seek a practising Roman Catholic with exceptional leadership, strategic partnership with families

Qualifications

• A practising Roman Catholic with first rate leadership skills.
• An experienced Headteacher or an ambitious Deputy Head ready to take their next career step.
• Dedicated to improving the life choices of all children.
• Committed to partnership with families and other agencies.
• Passionate about SEND, curriculum, pedagogy and creativity.
• Able to lead, manage and inspire.
• Committed to sustaining and developing the school and its Catholic ethos.

Skills

Catholic leadership

Visionary leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Curriculum development

Job description

ST JOHN VIANNEY RC SCHOOL
Rye Bank Road
Firswood
Stretford
M16 0EX
Tel: [phone]
Website: www.stjohnvianneyschool.co.uk
Headteacher: Mr A Moloney

HEADTEACHER – Required from April 2027
1.0 FTE
Competitive salary to be determined at interview. (Depending on skills and experience)

The governors of this Roman Catholic day school for pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs are seeking to appoint an outstanding Headteacher and proven educationalist with the vision and ambition to lead the school whilst building on its good reputation and continuing to strive for outstanding provision enabling each pupil to be the best they can be.

Each successful candidate will be:

• A practising Roman Catholic with first rate leadership skills.
• An experienced Headteacher or an ambitious Deputy Head ready to take their next career step.
• Dedicated to improving the life choices of all children.
• Committed to partnership with families and other agencies.
• Passionate about SEND, curriculum, pedagogy and creativity.
• Able to lead, manage and inspire.
• Committed to sustaining and developing the school and its Catholic ethos.

We will offer you:

• A lively, creative and inclusive school committed to improving the lives of children & young people.
• A supportive and friendly environment.
• The opportunity to work in strategic partnership with the Governors and members of the senior leadership team.
• An ambitious and hardworking senior leadership team consistently supporting the school on its journey to outstanding.
• A dedicated and enthusiastic staff team to work with.
• A governing body which is supportive and passionate about achieving the highest standards in all areas and committed to the professional development of staff.

St John Vianney School and The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to enhanced DBS checks and Disqualification Declaration.

Closing date for applications is - Monday 2 November 2026 at 9.00 am
Visits to school can be arranged during the week of 12-16 October 2026
Shortlisting will take place on - Friday 6 November 2026
Invitations to interview will be sent out by the end of the week commencing Monday 9 November 2026
Interviews are planned for - Week commencing Monday 23 November 2026