Executive Leader (Primary)
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Trafford, M33 7RR |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75785522 |
Summary
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 another Executive Leader (Primary) to support our primary school leadership teams.
As the successful candidate you will be an outstanding and highly motivated leader who will be a key member of Emmaus CAT’s Leadership Group.
This post would be suitable for practising Catholics, serving Headteachers, Executive Headteachers or School Improvement Consultants. This role would also be an exciting opportunity for an aspiring or existing Local/National Leader in Education. The successful post holder will work closely with the Catholic Senior Executive Leader (CSEL/CEO), Director of Primary Education, Directors, other Executive Leaders and school leaders.
Their role will be to support strategic leadership and hold accountability for implementing the strategy, development, improvement, performance and quality across our primary schools.
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 build on our many strengths. The post holder will have a track record of addressing performance, driving change and raising the standards 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. Previous experience of managing change and working collaboratively to deliver school improvement are essential for this role.
Closing Date: Friday, 13th March 2026, 9am
Interview Date: Tuesday, 24th March 2026
Other Information:
Applications need to be made using the CES application form, available from the Emmaus website. Executive Leader (Primary) | Emmaus CAT
Potential applications are encouraged to make an appointment to speak with John Donald, Director of Education via the email address below.
Please return completed application forms and supporting documents to Jodie Urmston, Office Manager at Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust by email; recruitment@emmauscat.com
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.
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