Senior Leader; Secondary

Overview

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust (Diocese of Salford) is dedicated to providing an outstanding Catholic Education to our pupils. We are seeking to expand our central team and appoint a Senior Leader (Secondary) to support our secondary school leadership teams. As the successful candidate you will be an outstanding and highly motivated leader who will be a key member of Emmaus CAT’s Leadership Group.

This post would be suitable for someone who is willing to embrace the distinctive Catholic nature of the schools in our Emmaus CAT, Assistant Headteachers or Deputy Headteachers. The successful post holder will work closely with the Catholic Senior Executive Leader (CSEL/CEO), Director of Secondary Education, and school leaders. Their role will be to support strategic leadership and hold accountability for implementing the strategy, development, improvement, performance and quality across our secondary schools.

With a specific focus on Curriculum and Achievement, the successful candidate will contribute to the strategic direction of our secondary schools. They will help shape the character development and formation of all our Emmaus CAT pupils; supporting improved outcomes and life chances for our young people. This is a high-profile role for an inspirational individual. With a flexible and calm approach, you will share best practice across our schools, draw on the talents of staff and build on our many strengths.

The post holder will have a track record of addressing performance, driving change and raising the standards and aspirations of all members of a school community. They will need the humility, credibility and integrity to deliver in challenging circumstances and the ability to communicate a vision that inspires, motivates and enthuses staff, pupils and the community as a whole.

• Support strategic leadership and accountability for implementing strategy, development, improvement, performance and quality across secondary schools.
• Focus on Curriculum and Achievement and contribute to the strategic direction of our secondary schools.
• Shape the character development and formation of Emmaus CAT pupils; support improved outcomes and life chances for young people.
• Share best practice across schools, draw on staff strengths and build on existing capabilities.
• Address performance, drive change and raise standards and aspirations within the school community.
• Collaborate with the Catholic Senior Executive Leader (CSEL/CEO), Director of Secondary Education, and school leaders.

• Outstanding and highly motivated leader who will be a key member of the Leadership Group.
• Suitable for someone who is willing to embrace the distinctive Catholic nature of the schools in Emmaus CAT; suitable for Assistant Headteachers or Deputy Headteachers.
• Ability to communicate a vision that inspires, motivates and enthuses staff, pupils and the community; humility, credibility and integrity.

Closing Date:
Wednesday, 25th March 2026 at 9am

Interview Date:
Wednesday, 1st April 2026

Applications need to be made using the CES application form, available from the Emmaus website:
Senior Leader (Secondary) | Emmaus CAT

Potential applicants are encouraged to make an appointment to speak with Dominique Gobbi, Director of Secondary Education via the email address below.

Please return completed application forms and supporting documents to Jodie Urmston, Office Manager at Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust by email;

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application and will be subject to further safer recruitment checks, such as references, with  retained on file.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check, as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Safeguarding statement: we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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