Headteacher - SEN School (Permanent)

Job Description Lead a Catholic school with heart, purpose and real potential, shaping lasting improvement for pupils, staff and the wider community. \HEADTEACHER \The Holy Family Catholic School, Keighley \Contract: Full time, permanent \January 2027 The Holy Family Catholic School is seeking an inspirational, practising Catholic Headteacher to lead the school into its next chapter. \Holy Family is a mixed 11 to 16 secondary school serving the parishes and communities of Keighley, Haworth, Skipton and the surrounding areas. \Our Catholic faith is at the heart of school life. The school has clear priorities around teaching, curriculum delivery, pupil outcomes, attendance and behaviour. Pupils feel safe and supported, safeguarding is effective, reading is a priority and pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are supported well. \You will be supported by a committed Board of Directors, an experienced staff team, active parent and parish communities, a structured senior leadership team and the wider expertise of Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust. \As Headteacher, you will provide visible, compassionate and courageous leadership rooted in the Catholic faith and mission of the school. \Strengthening the Catholic life, ethos and mission of the school \n Raising expectations and improving outcomes for every pupil \n Establishing consistent, high quality teaching and an ambitious curriculum \n Developing excellent behaviour, attendance, inclusion and personal responsibility \n Using evidence and data to lead and evaluate school improvement \n Developing colleagues and building a strong, accountable leadership culture \n Ensuring effective safeguarding, governance, financial and operational management \The schools leadership structure is organised around Standards and Outcomes, Curriculum and Organisation, and Culture and Attendance. Each area is led by an Assistant Vice Principal, providing clear responsibilities and a strong foundation for improvement. \Applications are welcomed from serving Headteachers and successful Deputy Headteachers who are ready to take the next step in Catholic school leadership. \Qualified Teacher Status and an appropriate degree \n Successful senior leadership and management experience within a school \n Evidence of leading school improvement and raising standards \n A strong understanding of curriculum, teaching, assessment and pastoral care \n An excellent pension scheme \n Support from an experienced Trust Central Team and Catholic school leaders \n Excellent professional development and termly learning days \n Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support \n Annual staff awards \n The opportunity to make a lasting difference to a school and its community \BCWCAT currently comprises 17 primary schools and two secondary schools, with planned diocesan changes creating wider opportunities for collaboration and professional development. \Suitable candidates will then receive the applicant information pack, CES Senior Leadership Application Form and supporting documents. The school and Trust will manage formal shortlisting and interviews and contact candidates directly about the next steps. \Any offer will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. \No recruitment agencies, please. \Relevant job titles may include Head Teacher, Secondary School Headteacher, Catholic Headteacher, Academy Headteacher, Head of School, School Principal, Academy Principal, Executive Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Deputy Principal, Vice Principal, Senior School Leader or Senior Education Leader. \