Headteacher

Headteacher at Holy Family

The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy · Keighley · Bradford

Job description

As Headteacher, you will provide inspirational leadership that is rooted in the Catholic faith and mission of the school. Working closely with the Board of Directors, staff, pupils, parents, and parish, you will:

Lead the strategic direction of the school, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and pastoral care.

Champion the Catholic mission and values of the school in daily life and long-term vision

Build on existing strengths while identifying and delivering areas for improvement

Foster a culture of high expectations, mutual respect, and continuous professional development for staff Represent the school effectively within the diocese, local authority, and wider community

You will be joining a school that is ambitious for its pupils and supportive of its leaders — this is a genuine opportunity to shape the future of The Holy Family Catholic School.

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About this school

The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Not rated

Pupils: 700
Avg teacher salary: £50,000
Pupil:teacher ratio: 14.3:1
Academy trust: BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.