The Role: Headteacher 

Based at Our Lady & St Peter RC School, Bridlington, working for  St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust, within the Diocese of Middlesbrough (for academies). 

Location:       Based at Our Lady & St Peter RC School, Bridlington, working for  St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust.                            

Contract:                                        Permanent 

Hours/ Working Pattern:     1FTE 

Salary/ Hourly Rate:                 To be discussed with candidates on appointment.  In line with STPCD.  

Closing Date:                                 20^th March 2026 at 9am

Interview date:                             25^th March 2026

Start Date:                                       As soon as possible subject to clearances

Applications are invited from practising and committed Catholic Headteachers and School Leaders for the post of Headteacher at Our Lady & St Peter RC School.  

Are you a passionate and visionary leader ready to shape the future of a vibrant Catholic primary school? Do you believe in nurturing every child’s potential through faith, love, and learning? 

We are seeking a dedicated Headteacher who will lead our school community with integrity, compassion, and a deep commitment to the teachings of Christ. This is a unique opportunity to build upon our strong foundations and guide us into an exciting new chapter. 

 What We’re Looking For: 

• A practising Catholic with a clear understanding of Primary Education 

• A proven leader who inspires excellence in teaching and learning, the post may suit a serving Headteacher or a senior leader who is looking to headship for the first time.

• A compassionate communicator who values relationships with pupils, staff, families, and parish 

• A strategic thinker with the drive to raise standards and enrich our Catholic ethos 

·         A leader who will strengthen and grow our Catholic community, with a particular focus on developing our 2‑year‑old provision and ensuring a seamless, faith ‑centred transition for pupils progressing all the way through their primary journey and ideally onto St Augustine’s School in Scarborough.

What We Offer: 

• A welcoming and inclusive school community rooted in our Catholic values 

• Outstanding Career Development: We are committed to nurturing leadership potential at every stage, offering bespoke CPD, mentoring, and access to leadership programmes across our trust and wider networks. 

• Strategic Influence: You’ll have the autonomy to shape the future of the academy while being supported by a strong governance and trust structure. 

• Enthusiastic children who love to learn and grow in faith 

• A committed staff team and supportive Governing Body 

• Strong parish links and opportunities for spiritual development 

You don’t need to come from a Catholic education background to lead here, just a passion for education, a commitment to community, and the drive to make a difference.

The school is part of the St Cuthbert’s’ Roman Catholic Academy Trust and is now part of a thriving organisation (secondary and primary schools) from Scarborough to Hull which presents amazing opportunities for career development and personal growth. 

Ready to apply? 

St Cuthbert’s RC Academy warmly welcomes applications from individuals at all stages of their headship journey, whether you're an experienced leader or aspiring to take your first step into headship. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we are keen to hear from those outside Catholic education as well as within, who share our commitment to excellence, integrity, and the transformative power of learning.

 Also attached are the following related documents for you to review  

• Job description and person specification. The person specification sets out the criteria which is used to shortlist candidates for interview.  

• Diocesan briefing notes on practising catholic  

• Diocesan statement on equal opportunities  

• Safeguarding policy  

Queries:

Informal chats with our CEO are welcomed. To organise please contact - erharrison@smchull.org  

 An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process. If you have not heard from us within a week of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.  

St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and barring disclosure. 

Before making your application please note: In line with the "Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025" as part of the safer recruiting requirements, an online search will be conducted as part of our safer recruitment processes.  This will be conducted by Human Resources and will only be undertaken if the (your) application is to be shortlisted. The aim of the search is to specifically check the candidate’s (your) suitability for the job, and that there is nothing evident that would undermine that.  By proceeding with your application, the applicant (you) is agreeing for the search to be undertaken.