Job Description

Thank you for considering St. Mary's Catholic Academy for the next stage in your career. St Mary's is a highly regarded oversubscribed Catholic Academy in Blackpool in the Diocese of Lancaster. The school is very much a Catholic family where everyone works together to support and challenge one another to be the best they can be.

We are seeking to appoint a talented, full time, permanent Senior Assistant Headteacher following our curriculum Deputy Headteachers move overseas. The role would suit a Senior Leader looking to progress on their Senior Leadership journey or a very experienced Middle Leader of a large department or significant part of the pastoral system. Ideally, we are looking for someone to lead our Curriculum, Teaching and Learning. We are interested in attracting the best possible candidate and will consider applications from other areas of expertise. We have the flexibility to adjust our team if required.

As a Catholic school applicants should have a good understanding of leadership in a faith context and be willing to support the Catholic Ethos of the school. It is not essential that candidates are practicing Catholics - this is not a protected post.

You would support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership team in leading the development of the Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, or an agreed area of focus, as well as with the operational running of the school day to day.

Please refer to the application pack for the person specification, job description and further details.

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 2024, 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:

Wednesday 8th October 2025 - midday

Shortlisting date:

Monday 13th October 2025

Interview date:

TBC w/c Monday 20th October 2025

Post Details

Salary: Leadership scale L15 to L19

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Start Date: 1st January 2026

Please follow the link below to our careers page and complete your online application:https://mynewterm.com/school/St-Mary's-Catholic-Academy/141257

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 73,105.00-80,654.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person