The Board of Directors of the Holy Cross Multi Catholic Academy Company and the Governors of this popular and successful Catholic school are looking to appoint an experienced, dynamic. ambitious and exceptional leader who is a committed practising Catholic passionate about teaching and learning with a proven track record of success.  We require an outstanding leader who will have responsibility for Pastoral, Standards, Safeguarding and Inclusion. The successful candidate will join the school at an exciting time as we prepare for the development of a brand-new school opening in 2028.

About the role

We are seeking an inspirational leader to join our senior leadership team and drive the highest standards across every aspect of school life.  The post provides an opportunity for experienced staff on their journey to headship.  

The school has an excellent reputation, built on strong and longstanding relationships with the local community and beyond. In our recent Section 48 inspection (June 2022) the school was recognised as outstanding:

The successful candidate will:

• Be a practising Catholic and have a commitment to and an understanding of Catholic education.
• Share fully in the strategic leadership of the school.
• Have a proven ability to work in partnership with staff, learners and their parents/carers offering support and challenge.
• Show a track record of implementing strategies that lead to improvement in both standards and outcomes.
• Have a passion for working with young people to develop their own excellence and be committed to raising students’ aspirations.
• Have excellent communication, organisational and inter-personal skills.
• Aspire to lead their own school as Headteacher in the future.
• Have responsibility for Pastoral, Standards, Safeguarding and Inclusion, including:
  • Leading whole-school behaviour systems, processes and expectations
  • Ensuring high-quality safeguarding recording and statutory compliance.
  • Overseeing daily attendance processes
  • Overseeing the Pastoral team.

Holy Cross Catholic MAC and Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School can offer you:

• a welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos where all our children ‘Learn and Grow as God’s Holy People’.
• supportive Directors and MAC Central Team to support you in all aspects of school life.
• dedicated and supportive Governors and staff team who are keen to build high standards and who are committed to professional development.
• a strong, supportive learning community.
• enthusiastic, happy, caring children from our culturally diverse community.
• a 12-month mentoring scheme upon appointment.

Bishop Ullathorne is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 44 acres grounds in the pleasant outskirts of South Coventry.  This is a fantastic opportunity to help lead the school and make a significant contribution to the future success of the school.  We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas of the West and East Midlands.

Candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Headteacher, Mrs Sarah Boyle, to arrange a visit to the school or informal discussion about the role:

BU-admin@hccmac.co.uk

Closing date for applications:                       8.30am Monday 9 March 2026

Interviews:                                                               Monday 16 March 2026

 Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School, part of Holy Cross Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, medical clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.