Assistant Headteacher

Job description

Play a key role in a successful Catholic College with high expectations, strong relationships and a commitment to helping every student flourish.

Assistant Headteacher

St Bedes and St Josephs Catholic College, Bradford
Salary: L19 to L25, £80,653 to £93,420
Permanent | Start date: 1 September 2026

Closing date: Monday 18th May 2026 at 9.00am

St Bedes and St Josephs Catholic College is looking to appoint an ambitious, values-driven Assistant Headteacher to join its Senior Leadership Team.

The College has seen significant positive transformation in recent years and was judged Good in all areas by Ofsted. Students are happy, staff relationships are strong, and outcomes remain a real strength.

The role

You will work closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteachers and wider SLT to lead improvement across the College. Responsibilities will be shaped around your strengths and the needs of the College, but will include strategic leadership, staff development, quality assurance and raising standards for students.

This post follows the internal promotion of the current postholder to Deputy Headteacher.

About you

You will be an excellent teacher and experienced school leader with:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• successful secondary leadership experience
• a strong track record of improving outcomes
• the ability to lead, support and challenge staff
• clear commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
• sympathy with and support for the Catholic ethos of the College

You will be reflective, resilient, organised and able to lead with warmth, clarity and purpose.

Why join us?

You will join a committed, forward-thinking leadership team in a vibrant College community with a proud history, a successful sixth form and a strong sense of mission.

This is a role with genuine impact, ideal for a leader ready to take the next step in their career.

How to Apply
Please apply today to be considered for this opportunity. Early applications are encouraged as we may interview and appoint before the closing date.

Applications must be received by 9am on Monday 18th May 2026.

This role may suit an experienced senior school leader, such as an existing Assistant Headteacher, Associate Assistant Headteacher, Head of Faculty, Director of Learning, Head of Year, Pastoral Leader or middle leader ready to take the next step into whole-school leadership. The successful candidate will have a strong track record as a classroom teacher, successful leadership experience within a secondary school setting and a clear commitment to raising standards, supporting staff and improving outcomes for students.

Sympathy with and support for the Catholic ethos of the College is essential.

Apply now to be considered.

You must be eligible to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Recruitment agencies need not apply.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the exceptions order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Appointments will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the receipt of satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks including social media checks.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bradford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£90,000 Per Month

Published at

13-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English