Our Lady’s Catholic Academy

Part of St Gabriel's the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Assistant Headteacher (Pay Range – L1 – 5)

The Governors are seeking to appoint a committed, practising Catholic to support the Executive Headteacher and Head of School of Our Lady’s Catholic Academy to strengthen the leadership of the school as it prepares for the next phase of its development.  The successful candidate should be able to articulate a vision for Catholic education, provide a record of successful leadership impact over the multi academy, teaching experience across two key stages and demonstrate a clear understanding of collaboration within a multi-academy company (MAC)

We want our new Assistant Headteacher to:

·         Demonstrate an awareness of Catholic education.

·         Be an excellent practitioner, leading by example.

·         Experience of developing the curriculum, monitoring and assessment.

·         Have excellent interpersonal skills: to work with parents and the wider community.

·         Present a vision for supporting and developing provision for disadvantaged pupils.

We can offer the successful candidate:

·         Support in their spiritual development.

·         Opportunities to develop leadership skills as part of a dynamic leadership team across the MAC.

·         Gain experience of effective partnership and practice within a successful primary collaboration

·         Consistent professional development and coaching.

·         Ongoing high quality professional development opportunities for leadership growth

·         Opportunities to engage with colleagues through a range of projects which will influence school practice and the wider educational landscape

·         A warm welcome from enthusiastic children who are well behaved with a positive attitude to learning.

·         Friendly and committed staff who are supportive, open to new ideas and keen to continue to develop professionally

·         High quality leadership CPD, including opportunities to work across the MAC and external.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career whilst making a contribution to the leadership and development of the school.

 Interested applicants are warmly welcomed and encouraged to visit the school, by prior arrangement.

Closing date: 5^th June 2026

Interviews: w/c 8^th June 2026

Start date – January 2027 or sooner if possible

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and barring Service (DBS) check.  The CMAT operates a Safer Recruitment policy.