Headteacher
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Blackpool
- £93,423 - £108,202 per year
- New
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale - L25 to L31
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2026 (or 1st January 2027)
- Apply by:
- 5 May 2026
Job overview
Thank you for your interest in becoming the next Headteacher of St. Mary’s Catholic Academy, Blackpool.
This is a significant and exciting opportunity to lead a vibrant and ambitious secondary school at a pivotal stage in its development. We are seeking an exceptional leader with the vision, integrity, and determination to build on our strengths and guide the school towards continued success and excellence.
St. Mary’s Catholic Academy is a diverse and inclusive caring faith community, whose mission is to provide an outstanding whole person education through which all are challenged to grow in wisdom, understanding, self esteem and Closeness to God.
We are committed to providing a high-quality education for all students within our hallmarks of Catholic, Caring, Community and Challenge and pride ourselves on our strong pastoral care, dedicated staff, and a culture that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth.
We have developed our ethos under the heading of “The St Mary’s Way”, incorporating the teachings of Cornelia Connolly, the founder of the religious order the Society of the Holy Child Jesus. The Order’s dedication to education and innovative spirit helped establish St. Mary’s as a cornerstone of our community.
We hope that the successful candidate will share our commitment to ensuring that every student reaches their full potential in “ The St Mary’s Way”.
The Governing Body is looking for a Headteacher who will:
- Provide inspirational and strategic leadership
- Promote high standards of teaching and learning
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and aspirational school culture
- Engage effectively with staff, students, parents, and the wider community
- Demonstrate strong organisational and financial management skills
In return, we offer a supportive Governing Body, a committed staff team, and enthusiastic students who are eager to learn and succeed.
We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school to experience our community first-hand. Please contact Emma Hudson (admin@st-mary.blackpool.sch.uk) to arrange a visit or to request further information.
Thank you for considering this vocation. If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to make a positive contribution, we look forward to learning more about you and would welcome an application from you.
Please refer to the application pack for the job description and person specification.
BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
- DBS
- Medical clearance
- Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
- Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
- A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
- In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out. For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 5th May 2026 – midday
Shortlisting date: Friday 8th May 2026
Interview date: Thursday 14th / Friday 15th May 2026
Post Details:
Salary: Leadership Scale L25 to L31
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Required: 1st September 2026 (or 1st January 2027)
Attached documents
About St Mary's Catholic Academy
- St Mary's Catholic Academy
- St. Walburga's Road, Blackpool
- Lancashire
- FY3 7EQ
- United Kingdom
Welcome to Our Catholic Community
St. Mary’s is a Catholic academy where prayer and reflection are woven into the fabric of the Academy’s life. The universal message of the Church and its call to new life encourages us to value every individual as precious in God’s sight. The distinctive education offered at the Academy includes the continuing development of morals and Christian values.
At St. Mary’s we pride ourselves on placing the child at the centre of everything that we do. Our key to success is building relationships that create a sense of mutual worth and a shared goal in creating an outstanding Academy.
Our Vision
St. Mary’s Catholic Academy is a secure, caring community with a clear focus on learning.
The school’s distinctive curriculum seeks to provide the experiences that help create a community of enthusiastic and increasingly independent learners. The attainment of all students is a matter of pride, and good results across all ages and abilities reflect this enthusiasm. The school, designated as a Mathematics and Computing Specialist, aims to develop innovative and high quality teaching and learning across the curriculum. St. Mary’s Catholic Academy provides an extended and enriching curriculum. Using creative and innovative teaching styles, incorporating developing technologies, the school seeks to challenge and support all students to achieve their individual potential. We promote the use of Mathematics and ICT across our curriculum.
The school recognises the importance of working closely with parents and students, parishes and primary schools towards excellence. We strive to work in close partnership with our family of schools, with our local community and business sharing our specialist facilities and resources. By developing and disseminating good practice, especially in the teaching and learning of Mathematics and Computing, all learners will benefit.
There is a calm, tolerant and supportive atmosphere in which talents are developed and weaknesses understood. The Christian spirituality of the school is reflected in curriculum, liturgy, prayer and practice. These important aspects of our community nurture students on their unique journey of faith.
The governing body and school leaders promote a shared vision and common purpose. School development planning, self-review and evaluation translate this vision into a process of continuous improvement.
Structured programmes for all students, a caring pastoral system and excellent facilities ensure that St. Mary’s remains a popular choice. The school environment is pleasant and well maintained. Classrooms and specialist areas enhance learning. Effective displays throughout the buildings celebrate the range and vigour of all aspects of school life. This range and vigour is further seen in the full programme of extra-curricular activities that enrich our students’ lives and further enhance the reputation of the school.
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