Headteacher


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Shrewsbury, SY1 2SP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

• As a practising Catholic, demonstrates a strong faith and commitment to the Catholic

ethos of the school and its community.

• Can articulate and lead a compelling vision rooted in Gospel values.

• Is passionate about ensuring every child is known, valued and enabled to achieve their

full God-given potential.

• Has a proven track record of successful leadership and school improvement.

• Understands the importance of strong partnerships between school, home, parish and

community.

• Is committed to inclusion and values the uniqueness of every child and family.

• Promotes excellence in teaching, learning and personal development.

• Has the strategic leadership skills necessary to lead staff, resources and finances

effectively.

• Can inspire and develop others through coaching, empowerment and high expectations.

• Will actively contribute to the leadership and collaboration opportunities within Our Lady

Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust.

What the school offers its staff

• A joyful and welcoming Catholic school community where faith is lived and celebrated

daily.

• Happy, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and take pride in their school.

• A dedicated and committed staff team who place children at the heart of everything they

do.

• Strong and supportive partnerships with parents, parish and governors.

• A school with a strong reputation for care, nurture and inclusion.

• Excellent opportunities for collaboration across Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic

Academy Trust.

• High-quality professional development and leadership support.

• The opportunity to lead a school that is proud of its Catholic identity and ambitious for its

future.

• A community committed to charity, service, Catholic Social Teaching and making a

positive difference in the lives of others.

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.

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