Headteacher
| Posting date: | 05 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 5PL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1f331d8f-c67d-4c34-b546-502b1f6b4cfd |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Headteacher who will:
• Be a practicing Catholic, who has a strong Catholic faith, with a clear understanding of leadership in a Catholic School, able to nurture faith and spirituality in others
• Enable every child to realise their full potential
• Be enthused to work within an inclusive environment, which provides a broad and rich curriculum for every pupil
• Promote the highest aspirations and expectations of learning and behaviour for all pupils
• Nurture the strong, caring Catholic ethos of our school
• Have highly effective interpersonal skills and the ability to enthuse, guide and empower colleagues and pupils
Be committed to continual professional development
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A warm and welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos and vision
• A team of hardworking, talented and enthusiastic staff
• Delightful children who are happy and motivated in their learning and demonstrate excellent behaviour
• A strong and supportive Governing Board
• Excellent relationships with parents who are extremely supportive and partners in their child’s learning
Close parish and community links
Further details about the role
Visits to our school are welcomed and encouraged. Please call our school office on 0161 483 2431 to book an appointment.
Applicants must apply using the latest CES application form. All recruitment documentation can be obtained from the school website: www.st-peters.stockport.sch.uk under Our School/Vacancies.
Completed applications should be returned via email to julie.english@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
Commitment to safeguarding
St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We are looking for a Headteacher who will:
• Be a practicing Catholic, who has a strong Catholic faith, with a clear understanding of leadership in a Catholic School, able to nurture faith and spirituality in others
• Enable every child to realise their full potential
• Be enthused to work within an inclusive environment, which provides a broad and rich curriculum for every pupil
• Promote the highest aspirations and expectations of learning and behaviour for all pupils
• Nurture the strong, caring Catholic ethos of our school
• Have highly effective interpersonal skills and the ability to enthuse, guide and empower colleagues and pupils
Be committed to continual professional development
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A warm and welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos and vision
• A team of hardworking, talented and enthusiastic staff
• Delightful children who are happy and motivated in their learning and demonstrate excellent behaviour
• A strong and supportive Governing Board
• Excellent relationships with parents who are extremely supportive and partners in their child’s learning
Close parish and community links
Further details about the role
Visits to our school are welcomed and encouraged. Please call our school office on 0161 483 2431 to book an appointment.
Applicants must apply using the latest CES application form. All recruitment documentation can be obtained from the school website: www.st-peters.stockport.sch.uk under Our School/Vacancies.
Completed applications should be returned via email to julie.english@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
Commitment to safeguarding
St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.