Headteacher at SBSJ

St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy; Bradford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy, Bradford invites applications for a Headteacher to lead with a strong Catholic mission and drive sustained school improvement. The role requires shaping a vision for high standards, developing a robust curriculum and ensuring exceptional teaching and learning across all key stages.

The successful candidate will be an inspirational leader with a proven track record in senior education leadership, capable of building strong

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful senior leadership and delivering sustained school improvement.
• Experience in Catholic education preferred; strategic vision with operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational strategic leadership that secures high standards of education for every student.
• Raise aspirations and outcomes through teaching, learning and curriculum leadership.
• Foster ambition, inclusion and excellence across the college.
• Inspire, develop and empower a talented staff team.
• Work with Trustees, the Trust, the Diocese, parents and the community.

Job description

We are looking for a Headteacher who will:

Place Christ at the centre of every aspect of College life.

Provide inspirational strategic leadership that secures the highest standards of education for every student.

Build on the strengths recognised by inspectors while leading the next phase of sustained school improvement.

Raise aspirations and outcomes through exceptional teaching, learning and curriculum leadership.

Foster a culture of ambition, inclusion, belonging and excellence.

Inspire, develop and empower a talented staff team.

Work collaboratively with our local Trustees', the Trust, the Diocese, parents and the wider community.

We are seeking a leader who:

Is a practising Catholic with a deep commitment to the mission of Catholic education.

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

Demonstrates strategic vision alongside the ability to lead operational excellence.

Has the resilience, integrity and emotional intelligence to inspire confidence across the school community.

Is passionate about ensuring every young person achieves their God-given potential.