Headteacher at SBSJ
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bradford, BD9 4BQ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 6 Sept 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Headteacher who will:Place Christ at the centre of every aspect of College life.
Provide inspirational strategic leadership that secures the highest standards of education for every student.
Build on the strengths recognised by inspectors while leading the next phase of sustained school improvement.
Raise aspirations and outcomes through exceptional teaching, learning and curriculum leadership.
Foster a culture of ambition, inclusion, belonging and excellence.
Inspire, develop and empower a talented staff team.
Work collaboratively with our local Trustee’s, the Trust, the Diocese, parents and the wider community.
We are seeking a leader who:
Is a practising Catholic with a deep commitment to the mission of Catholic education.
Has a proven track record of successful senior leadership and delivering sustained school improvement.
Demonstrates strategic vision alongside the ability to lead operational excellence.
Has the resilience, integrity and emotional intelligence to inspire confidence across the school community.
Is passionate about ensuring every young person achieves their God-given potential.
What the school offers its staff
A vibrant Catholic community where faith underpins daily life.
Respectful, ambitious and engaging students who are proud of their College.
Dedicated, talented and committed staff.
Strong governance and excellent support from the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust and Diocese of Leeds.
Significant opportunities to shape the future direction of a large, ambitious Catholic College.
A culture that values professional development, innovation and collaborative leadership.
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.