Special Subject Leader (Primary Curriculum)

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust; Trafford; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust in the Diocese of Salford is seeking to appoint a Specialist Subject Leader (Primary Curriculum) to support our primary school leadership teams. This high-profile role will require an outstanding teacher and leader who can drive strategic development and raise standards across our schools.

You will work with the CSEL/CEO, Director of Primary Education, and school leaders to implement the strategy, monitor progress and build best practice.

Job description

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust

Job Type: Permanent, All Year Round, 35 Hours Per Week

Salary: L9 L14 (£63,070 £71,330)

Overview of Position

The Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust (Diocese of Salford) is dedicated to providing an outstanding Catholic Education to our pupils. We are seeking to expand our central team and appoint a Specialist Subject Leader (Primary Curriculum) to support our primary school leadership teams.

As the successful candidate you will be an outstanding and highly motivated teacher and leader who will be a key member of Emmaus CAT’s Leadership Group. This post would be suitable for someone who is willing to embrace the distinctive Catholic nature of the schools in our CAT, exceptional teachers, Assistant Headteachers or Deputy Headteachers. The successful post holder will work closely with the Catholic Senior Executive Leader (CSEL/CEO), Director of Primary Education, and school leaders. The role will be to support strategic leadership and hold accountability for implementing the strategy, development, improvement, performance and quality cross our primary schools. We are looking for an exceptional teacher with high expectations for the achievement of all pupils. The successful candidate will have exceptional skills in one or more of these areas and will significantly contribute to the strategic direction of all our pupils

This is a high-profile role for an inspirational individual. With a flexible and calm approach, you will share best practice across our schools, draw on the talents of staff and pupils, and build on our many strengths. The post holder will have a track record of addressing performance, driving change and raising the standards, engagement and aspirations of all members of a school community.

They will need the humility, credibility and integrity to deliver in challenging circumstances and the ability to communicate a vision that inspires, motivates and enthuses staff, pupils and the community as a whole.

Closing Date: Thursday 8th October 2026 at 9am

Interview Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 2025.