Job Location: Christ the King Catholic & CE Primary School, Macclesfield & Saint Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Congleton
Full time, Permanent
Required from: September 1st 2025
ISR L18 – 21 (Group 2)
There is potential to increase the ISR for an exceptional candidate.
The Local Governing Boards of Christ the King and Saint Mary’s Primary Schools wish to appoint an inspirational leader with the values, knowledge and skills to lead our two wonderful schools.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop two improving schools within the Trust of Our Help of Christians. The schools are within easy travelling distance from each other and share many characteristics, such as our inclusive ethos, a close working relationship and similarity in both opportunity and challenges.
Governors, children, staff, and parents are very proud of our two schools which are welcoming and happy places to grow and learn. We are committed to the belief that everyone is treated with fairness, justice, compassion and love, and ensure all pupils have the opportunity for a high-quality education in a spiritual environment.
A requirement of the post is that applicants must be practising Catholics and have an understanding of the joint denominational nature of one of the schools
We are looking for someone who has:
• A proven background of inspiring others through high quality leadership
• Proven expertise in securing a highly inclusive culture so that every child succeeds
• A passionate belief that every single child can achieve their full potential when they receive an excellent education
• Commitment to continual school improvement
• Commitment to close partnership with governors, our children, families and the wider community
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage dynamically and effectively with all stakeholders
Governors at both schools will encourage and support the successful applicant in delivering our shared ambitions, whilst also supporting the new executive headteacher in their own professional career developments.
We are striving to make our schools places where staff, governors, parents, and parish work actively together to ensure our children receive a rich, inspiring, dynamic, and engaging Catholic education.
Visits to both schools are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Mark Mountcastle, CEO, to arrange a mutually convenient time. For further details and an application pack, please visit the Trust website
Applications must be completed on the CES application form provided and submitted electronically to: Julie.English@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
The schools are 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: Wednesday 16th April 9am
Recruitment tasks and interviews: Thursday/Friday 24/25th April 2025