Key Role Information

Salary
£63,070.00 - 71,330.00 (pay award pending)
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
08/10/2026 09:00
Interview
22/10/2026
Start
1 January 2027
Pay grade
Leadership | L9 - L14
Department
Education
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
27.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The 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 Specialist Subject Leader (Primary Curriculum) to support our primary school leadership teams.


As the successful candidate you will be an outstanding and highly motivated teacher and 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 CAT, exceptional teachers, Assistant Headteachers or Deputy Headteachers. The successful post holder will work closely with the Catholic Senior Executive Leader (CSEL/CEO), Director of Primary Education, and school leaders.The role will be to support strategic leadership and hold accountability for implementing the strategy, development, improvement, performance and quality cross our primary schools. We are looking for an exceptional teacher with high expectations for the achievement of all pupils. The successful candidate will have exceptional skills in one or more of these areas and will significantly contribute to the strategic direction of all our pupils


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 pupils, and build on our many strengths. The post holder will have a track record of addressing performance, driving change and raising the standards, engagement 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.


Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Degree or equivalent qualificationessential
Or other relevant advanced qualificationessential

Emmaus Central Team

Jodie Urmston

recruitment@emmauscat.com

2nd Floor, Crossgate House
47-55 Cross St
Sale
Greater Manchester
M33 7FT

Safeguarding Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 ID documents 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.