Headteacher

Job Summary

• Contract Type: Permanent


• Working Pattern: Full time


• Advert Start Date: 10/03/2025


• Advert End Date: 17/03/2025 09:00


• Salary: L15 - L21 (£70,293 - £81,441)


• Job Category: Education


• Vacancy ID: 277379


• Employment Location: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear


• Closing date: 17 Mar

Further Information

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School

Redcar Road, Sunderland, SR5 5AU
Telephone:
Email: office@englishmartyrssunderland.org.uk

HEADTEACHER VACANCY

Permanent - Full Time
Required for 1st September 2025
Salary: L15 - L21 (£70,293 - £81,441)

CEO: Mr B Tapping

Applications are invited from practising and committed Catholics for the post of Headteacher of English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School.

English Martyrs' is a small family orientated Catholic Primary School which offers high quality educational opportunities set in a context of spirituality and respect for each person's dignity and uniqueness. Our mission is to "Love, learn and grow together through Jesus Christ" and we create a happy and secure environment where children enjoy coming to school in the knowledge that they are unique and valued as members of God's family.

We are looking for a leader who can support us with our vision of English Martyrs' being a place where children can learn, develop and grow in a caring, nurturing environment and where they can become successful, motivated learners and responsible citizens who can make a positive contribution to society and show respect to others.

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

Application documents should be fully completed and submitted by email to recruitment@bccet.org.uk by 9am on Monday 17th March 2025.

Completed application forms are required, and CVs will not be accepted.

For enquiries regarding this role or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Deb Mollon, Executive Assistant at dmollon@bccet.org.uk

Shortlisting: Wednesday 19th March 2025

Interviews: Friday 28th March 2025

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Supporting documents

• Applicant Information Pack_2238316506.pdf (925.76 KB)


• Application Form_2238316507.docx (104.24 KB)


• Briefing Note on the Definition of Practising Catholic_2238316508.pdf (412.17 KB)


• Chair's Letter to Applicants_2238316505.pdf (233.43 KB)


• Consent to Obtain References Form_2238316511.docx (39.83 KB)


• Diocesan Model Statement on Equal Opportunities in Catholic Schools_2238316509.pdf (99.21 KB)


• English Martyrs Logo_2238316501.png (1.44 MB)


• Equality Act 2010-Reasonable Adjustments Statement_2238316512.pdf (104.65 KB)


• Headteacher Advert March 25_2238316502.pdf (173.12 KB)


• Headteacher Job Description_2238316504.pdf (299.27 KB)


• Headteacher Person Specification_2238316503.pdf (164.27 KB)

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English Martyrs' is a small family orientated Catholic Primary School which offers high quality educational opportunities set in a context of spirituality and respect for each person's dignity and uniqueness. Our mission is to "Love, learn and grow together through Jesus Christ" and we create a happy and secure environment where children enjoy coming to school in the knowledge that they are unique and valued as members of God's family.

We are looking for a leader who can support us with our vision of English Martyrs' being a place where children can learn, develop and grow in a caring, nurturing environment and where they can become successful, motivated learners and responsible citizens who can make a positive contribution to society and show respect to others.

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.