Headteacher

Love, learn, share and respect in the light of Jesus

St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Priory Lane

Macclesfield

Cheshire

SK10 3HJ

Tel: 01625 425905

E-mail: admin@stalbans.cheshire.sch.uk

Required for: September 2025

ISR L16 – 21 (Group 2)

The governors are willing to go above the school ISR for exceptional

candidates. For a confidential discussion, please contact Mark

Mountcastle – CEO

Following the retirement of our long serving headteacher, the governors of St Alban’s

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 school’s 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 RMoores@stalbans.cheshire.sch.uk to arrange a

convenient time.

For further details and an application pack, please visit the Trust website by clicking here www.olhoc.org.uk.

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

electronically to: Julie.English@dioceseofshrewsbury.org

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

applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and pre-clearance

including an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: Friday 25th April 2025, 12pm

Recruitment tasks and interviews: Wednesday 14th May 202