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English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College

HEADTEACHER

Job overview

Headteacher

Hartlepool

Start date: 1st September 2025

Salary: £109,275.00 - £126,517.00 Annually (Actual)

Contract term: Full Time, Permanent

About the Role

English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College

Hartlepool, TS25 4HA

Headteacher

We are seeking an inspirational and dedicated Headteacher to lead our vibrant school community. As part of a strong Catholic Education Trust (CET), our school serves Hartlepool and its surrounding villages with pride, purpose and a commitment to excellence. We have a strong local reputation, dedicated staff, modern facilities, and a growing Sixth Form. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact.

“Pupils and staff are proud of the school.” Ofsted 2024

We are looking for a leader who:

is a practising Catholic.
shares our vision for Catholic excellence and transformative education.
has exceptional leadership skills and the ability to think strategically.
is a dynamic, innovative and determined individual.
has a proven track record as an outstanding practitioner, with excellent communication skills, committed to high standards.
will inspire, challenge and encourage our young people and community.
understands budget planning, staff deployment and how to effectively use resources.
is committed to collaborative working within our CET, parish and school.
values professional agency and fosters a supportive and inclusive environment.

We can offer the successful candidate:

an early opportunity to shape and strengthen the existing leadership team by being involved in the appointments of a Deputy Head Teacher and Senior Assistant Head Teacher.
dedicated staff and leaders.
a dynamic, innovative, and supportive community.
opportunities to develop your career within a strong CET.
experienced governors and a committed leadership team.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.