Headteacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wigan; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School in the Archdiocese of Liverpool is seeking a headteacher to lead its continuing development, inspire staff, engage pupils and uphold a culture of high expectations and inclusion.

The post requires a practising Catholic with a clear commitment to the faith and mission of the Church, plus a record of compassionate leadership and the ability to drive school improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven record of compassionate leadership.
• Experience leading school development and improvement.
• Commitment to inclusive learning and Catholic ethos.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school on its continuing development.
• Inspire staff and engage pupils.
• Foster high expectations and inclusion.
• Drive continuous school improvement.
• Build a positive learning environment for all students and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Educational best practice

Inclusion

Job description

This is the headteacher post at St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, an 11-16 co-educational voluntary-aided Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Liverpool. The work centres on leading the school's continuing development, inspiring staff, engaging pupils and building a culture of high expectations, inclusion and school improvement. The governing board wants a practising Catholic whose commitment to the faith and the Church's mission is clear, alongside a record of compassionate leadership. The start date is 1 April 2027, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Lead the school on its continuing development
• Inspire staff and engage pupils
• Foster a culture of high expectations and inclusion
• Drive continuous school improvement
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment for all students and staff

What’s required

Experience

• Proven record of strong, compassionate leadership

Skills & knowledge

• Strong leadership skills
• Deep understanding of educational best practice
• Commitment to a positive, inclusive learning environment for all students and staff

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references
• Online searches on shortlisted candidates under Keeping Children Safe in Education

Other

• Practising Catholic
• Clear commitment to the Catholic faith and the mission of the Church

What’s offered

• Bespoke CPD programme
• Research and development opportunities
• Links and networks with other outstanding schools
• Extra-curricular and cross-curricular working opportunities