The Federation of St Anne’s and St Martin’s Catholic Primary Schools

Reading

Head of School - St. Martin’s Catholic Primary SchoolLocation: St. Martin’s Catholic Primary School Salary: Leadership Scale 2- 8 (dependent on experience) (£51,027 - £59,167) Contract Type: Full-time Start Date: January 2026 (or earlier) Closing Date: 25th June 2025 (applications also considered on receipt)St. Martin’s Catholic Primary School is looking for an experienced, dedicated, and inspiring individual to join our team as Head of School. This is a full-time role that includes a 0.4 classroom teaching commitment, which involves providing day-to-day leadership of the school and play a central role in shaping its strategic direction, spiritual life, and academic success.We are a welcoming and inclusive Catholic school where children are at the heart of everything we do. As part of a Federation, we benefit from shared expertise while maintaining our individual identity and strong community spirit.The RoleAs Head of School, you will be responsible for the daily running of the school. You will work closely with the Executive Headteacher to lead and support staff, ensure high standards in teaching and learning, and maintain the Catholic life and mission of the school. You will play a key role in school improvement and provide strategic leadership in all areas, including curriculum development, assessment, staff performance, and pastoral care.You will also act as a key point of contact for parents, governors, the Diocese, and external partners. This is a role for someone who wants to make a long-lasting impact on children’s education and wellbeing.Main Responsibilities• Support the Catholic ethos and values of the school in all aspects of school life.• Lead the day-to-day operations of the school, ensuring a safe, supportive, and high-quality learning environment.• Work with the Executive Headteacher on school improvement planning and whole-school strategy.• Monitor the quality of teaching and learning and support staff through coaching, mentoring, and professional development.• Manage staff performance and lead by example as an excellent classroom practitioner.• Develop strong relationships with pupils, parents, staff, governors, and the wider community.• Oversee behaviour, pastoral support, and the personal development of pupils.The Ideal Candidate• Is a practising Catholic with a strong commitment to the values of Catholic education.• Has proven leadership experience in a primary school setting.• Is an excellent teacher with a track record of improving outcomes for pupils.• Can lead, inspire, and support staff to achieve the highest standards.• Has strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.What We Offer• A friendly and supportive school community with a strong Catholic ethos.• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning.• A committed staff team and supportive Governing Body.• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.• A chance to make a lasting difference in a leadership role.To request an application pack please contact the School Office on 0118 937 5537 or by email to bursar@st-annes.reading.sch.uk. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.To apply, please complete the application pack and return to: bursar@st-annes.reading.sch.ukClosing Date: 9am Wednesday 25th June 2025Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 25th June 2025Interview: Monday 30th June 2025St. Martin’s is committed to safeguarding children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Harrytown Catholic High School

Stockport

Governors seek the following appointmentfor September 2025:Learning MentorFull time and permanentNJC Scale 4Term Time plus 5 days37 hours per week“I can all things through Him who strengthens me” Philippians 4:13 Harrytown Catholic High School is an 11-16 mixed Comprehensive Catholic Hugh School located in Romiley, Stockport.Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, committed and professional Learning Mentor to support the work of SENCO.Closing Date:                   4 July 2025 at 12noonA Current CES application form (available from our website) must be completed.  Forms should be emailed to applications@harrytown.stockport.sch.ukHarrytown Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and therefore all candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.We are committed to equal opportunities and therefore welcome applications from all groups, applicants will be judged on merit alone.

St James' Catholic High School

Cheadle

The governors of the school wish to appoint an outstanding, dynamic and visionary leader to take our SEND  Faculty to the next levelClosing Date:   Friday 4th July 2025Interviews:  Wednesday 9th July 2025Please note a current CES application form (version 14) and the Model Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. Disclosure form must be completed for this post.. CVs will not be accepted. Forms can be emailed to headteacherpa@stjamescheadle.co.ukSt James’ Catholic High School is an equal opportunity employer which is “Positive about Disabled People”.  Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups  currently under-represented in the workforce, who meet the person specification for the post St James’ Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and  applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks  with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service Purpose To lead the development of teaching and learning for SEND  students across the school To have overall responsibility for determining the strategic  vision and development of SEND provision across the school • To have day-to-day responsibility for the coordination of  SEND provision to support individual pupils Monitor, evaluate and review the curriculum delivered to  pupils ensuring it meets their needs, deepens their learning  and leads to outstanding outcomes To inspire and engage staff and pupils in the vision for the  school Leading Achievement Be accountable for outcomes for SEND students across the  school Line manage teaching assistants holding them to account  for effectiveness by providing challenge and support  • Ensure effective strategies are in place to enable all pupils to  make good progress Track SEND student achievement regularly across the  school, transforming data into action Lead on intervention for SEND students ensuring all groups  of pupils make good progress Leading Curriculum Quality assure the curriculum offer for SEND students  ensuring it is fit for purpose Ensure best practice is researched and shared in relation to  highly effective SEND curricula  Leading Teaching and Learning To articulate and secure high expectations for yourself and  all staff for quality teaching and learning for SEND students • To role model effective practices with regard to planning to  meet the needs of all learners, delivery of engaging lessons,  frequent and accurate assessment and feedback, and  intervention To line manage and appraise all members of the SEND  team to ensure that the quality of provision is routinely  monitored by various means Leading School Ethos and Culture Ensure that the school’s vision is clearly and effectively  articulated, shared and acted upon by all members who  teach SEND students  Promote the school’s ethos and culture to the broader  community Developing self and working with others Treat pupils, staff and parents fairly, equitably and with  dignity and respect to create and maintain a positive school  culture Celebrate the achievements of individuals and the SEND  faculty Manage own workload and that of others to allow an  appropriate work/life balance Regularly review own practice, set personal targets and take  responsibilities for own personal development Engage in research around current educational initiatives  including government policies in areas commensurate with  the post Securing Accountability Develop a faculty ethos which enables everyone to work  collaboratively, share knowledge and understanding,  celebrate success and accept responsibility for outcomes Ensure individual staff accountabilities are clearly defined,  understood, agreed and are subject to rigorous review and  evaluation Provide the Headteacher and Governing Board with key  information required as part of a line management process  • Make a significant contribution to faculty self-evaluation and  the completion of the faculty improvement plan Other Specific Duties All Teaching Staff are expected to meet the relevant Professional Standards for Teachers in addition to the job description detailed above.Many specific responsibilities will require collaborative working with other team members, which the post holder will proactively develop. Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task may not be identified. The post holder will be expected to comply with all reasonable requests from the Headteacher to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in their job descriptionThis post is subject to Enhanced DBS disclosure and basic online checks