Headteacher Employer St Alban's Catholic Primary School Reference SACPS

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St Albans Catholic Primary School a Voluntary Academy
Priory Lane
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 3HJ
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Required for: September 2026
ISR L16 21 (Group 2)

The governors of St Albans Catholic Primary School in partnership with Shrewsbury
Diocese and OLHoC Catholic Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an inspirational
supportive and innovative Headteacher to inspire us in the next phase of our journey.
Governors will encourage and support the successful applicant in delivering our shared
ambitions whilst also supporting the new headteacher in their own professional career
developments.
The Governing Board are looking for a committed and practising Catholic who:
As a practising Catholic demonstrates a strong faith and commitment to the Catholic
ethos of the school and its community.
Is aspirational in approach to the quality of teaching and learning and of the
achievement and well-being of every child and will inspire our children our parents and
the whole of the staff team on the next stage of our journey.
Be a role model who inspires and motivates others through their commitment
enthusiasm and dedication to raising standards.
Be an experienced leader with the interpersonal skills to develop strong working
relationships with staff children parents parish and governors.
Is an engaging and hardworking individual able to collaborate with parents staff
governors the parish and wider community in providing opportunities for all pupils.
Be a highly effective leader who can manage and organise the personnel financial and
professional needs of the schools resources and staff.

We can offer:
A friendly welcoming community underpinned by our strong Catholic ethos.
Happy confident well-behaved and enthusiastic children.
A caring talented and committed staff with a strong sense of teamwork.
A strong active and highly supportive governing body.
Good opportunities for continuing professional development.
Excellent support from our Trust and partner schools within it.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the Chair of
Governors Roisin Moores at to arrange a
convenient time. For further details and an application pack please visit the Trust website by clicking here.

Applications must be completed on the CES application form provided and submitted
electronically to:

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a Disqualification Declaration. The successful applicants appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and pre-clearance including an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: Monday 13th April 2026 12pm
Recruitment tasks and interviews: Wednesday 22nd April 2026