Headteacher

Job details
Posting date:	15 December 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Competitive
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	14 January 2026
Location:	Bury, M25 3AS
Company:	inploi
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	75773339

Summary

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary: L15 L21

NOR: 266

The Governors of this highly successful school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic,

inspirational and dedicated person to lead and to continue to develop our wonderful school.

We require:

A practising Catholic with a strong, lived faith and deep commitment to Catholic Education

and the Catholic ethos of our school.

A person who values all children as individuals and ensures that all children are confident

and able to reach their full potential.

A Headteacher who lives out their faith, places Christ at the centre of their leadership and is

committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing environment, ensuring that all children are

able to flourish and reach their full potential.

An experienced and effective leader who demonstrates a deep commitment to the spiritual,

emotional and academic development of every child.

A role model who can inspire, motivate and lead a dedicated team, fostering a culture of

collaboration, inclusion and excellence.

An inspirational leader who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and can

engage positively with staff, pupils, families, governors, the parish and the wider community

We can offer you:

A friendly welcoming school community with a strong Catholic ethos.

A key role in the management of the school office.

A committed, hardworking team of staff and governors.

Happy, enthusiastic children, keen to learn and proud of their school.

An opportunity for further professional development

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the school. Please contact Mrs Barmby, the School

Office Manager on 0161 796 7254 to arrange an appointment and receive an Application Pack.

All applications must be completed using the CES Senior Leadership Application Form available

via the school website: .

https://www.ourladyofgracercprimaryschool.co.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=373

Our Lady of Grace RC 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.

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a disqualification declaration. The successful

applicant will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks which include

references from previous employers, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and appropriate

DBS and prohibition checks.

Closing Date: 12 noon, Tuesday, 3rd February 2026

Shortlisting: Wednesday, 4th February 2026

Interviews: Friday, 13th February 2026

Applications to be sent via email to: mcunningham@ourladyofgracercprimaryschool.co.uk

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