Job Details
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Required for September 2025
Salary L12 – L16
The Governing Board are seeking to appoint a Head of School to work within the Federation of Guardian Angels’ and Our Lady of Lourdes RCPS to continue our journey to excellence. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join the established Federation.
We are looking for strong, dynamic and inspirational Catholic leaders who:
• will work collaboratively with the Executive Headteacher to lead on school improvement
• is a lead practitioner in teaching with a proven track record
• put children at the very heart of everything they do
• works with mission integrity for the benefit of all within the school community
• has a clear strategic direction
• will challenge and empower staff to be the best they can be
• will develop and sustain a learning culture for all across our school
• will foster children’s enjoyment of learning whilst ensuring high levels of achievement
• will develop the respectful and inclusive ethos of our school
• have experience and knowledge of working with children with SEND
We can offer:
• amazing children who are eager to learn
• a committed and supportive Federation Governing Board
• hard-working and dedicated staff
• schools with an excellent reputation and a strong Catholic culture
• a clear commitment to continuing professional development
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
An application pack is available from the Schools Business Manager, Mrs Julie Ensor: j.ensor@bury.gov.uk
Visits to our schools are strongly encouraged. Please contact Mrs Ensor via email or on 07813 720 485 to arrange the visits.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Wednesday 7 May 2025 Shortlisting: Monday 12 May 2025
Lesson observations: From Monday 19 May
Interviews: Friday 23 May 2025