Headteacher

Required September 2025

What we are looking for

The Governors of Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School and the Diocese of Lancaster wish to appoint an exceptional, passionate, dynamic and inspirational practising Catholic to take their school forward.

Could this be you?
If it were you, you would:
•    Be a practising Catholic, with a strong faith and commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school and its community
•    Be aspirational in your approach to the quality of teaching and learning and of the achievement and wellbeing of every pupil
•    Be a role model who inspires and encourages 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, pupils, parents, parishes and governors
•    Have a proven track record in raising standards in teaching and learning, with demonstrable whole school improvements
What the school will offer you
•    A school which cultivates and celebrates its distinctive Catholic nature through the promotion of dignity and excellence
•    A dedicated family of professionals united in a mission to provide quality education, whist celebrating its Catholic faith
•    A motivated community which holds high expectations and the determination to enable all of pupils to fulfil their potential
•    A supportive and effective governing board, committed to your induction, long term professional development and continuing wellbeing.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and governors to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS, online and social media and health checks.

You must tell us about any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applying for the job

Application packs can be requested by emailing vacancies@newman.cumbria.sch.uk  or downloaded from our website at https://www.newman.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies

We warmly encourage visits to the school, where you can meet the current Headteacher and Chair of Governors. To arrange a visit, please contact: Julie Hannen, PA to the Headteacher/Clerk to the Governors jhannen@newman.cumbria.sch.uk 

Your application form should be supported by a letter of no more than 1300 words.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon Friday 14 March 2025. Completed application forms should be emailed to vacancies@newman.cumbria.sch.uk 

Short listed candidates will be contacted by telephone or email by 21 March 2025.

Two full-day interviews will be held on Wednesday 2 & Thursday 3 April 2025 from 8.45 am.  Assistance with interview travel and accommodation may be available.