Headteacher

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is entering a new and important phase of its development. Recent years have brought significant challenge, but also the foundations for renewed confidence and stability.

Our academy now requires an ambitious and driven Headteacher to lead it forward, building on current strengths and ensuring that improvement is both rapid and sustainable.

The successful candidate will provide clear strategic direction, establish consistently high expectations and ensure that every pupil receives the quality of education they deserve.

We are seeking a Headteacher who will:

• improve the outcomes for our children

• ensure that we develop a love of learning and sense of belonging for all our students to foster high attendance

• provide the highest quality professional development to ensure all our staff are able to deliver the best possible provision our students deserve

• ensure our rewards systems recognise the many achievements of our students to build a culture of success.

Our school is strongly supported by the Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust. The Trust will provide or secure expertise for rapid school improvement, guidance and support but at the same time understands that it is you as the Headteacher and your senior leaders who will drive school improvement.

This is a demanding but deeply rewarding role, offering the opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people and to lead a school with strong values, growing confidence and significant potential.

To find out more and register your interest for the role, please visit https://joinpfcmat.co.uk/

If you have any questions or queries about the role, or to arrange an informal visit to the academy, please contact Louise Jones - louise.jones@pfcmat.org

• Closing date for applications is: Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 9am

• Shortlisting: Tuesday 3rd February 2026

• Interviews: 11th and 12th February 2026

Pope Francis CMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in being appointed to a post, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other employment checks before your appointment is confirmed.