About the School
As Headteacher, I am proud to lead a vibrant, forward‑thinking and over‑subscribed 11‑16 school at the heart of the Trafford community. We are driven by a clear moral purpose: to enable every young person to flourish, achieve and grow into the very best version of themselves. Our success is built on an ambitious, carefully sequenced curriculum, high‑quality teaching and a strong culture of pastoral care, ensuring that all students are supported to thrive both academically and personally. We set high expectations in all aspects of school life, underpinned by a shared commitment to excellence, respect and personal responsibility. What truly makes St Antony’s special is our strong sense of community. We are a welcoming and inclusive school where relationships matter, and where staff work closely with families to provide the right support at the right time. Rooted in our Catholic faith, our values are guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, with respect at the centre of everything we do. We celebrate diversity, promote resilience and place great importance on students’ personal development and wellbeing. For colleagues joining us, this means becoming part of a dedicated, supportive team committed to making a real difference, working in a school where young people are enthusiastic, respectful and eager to learn, and where staff are valued as professionals and individuals.
Key Responsibilities
* Be immediately responsible for the processes of identification, assessment, recording and reporting for the pupils in their charge.
* Contribute towards the implementation of pupil pathways.
* Plan and develop high‑quality lessons and courses, using a profile for SEND students and a variety of approaches, to continually enhance teaching and recording of appropriate actions and outcomes related to set targets.
* Maintain and build upon the standards achieved in assessing pupils’ work systematically and use the results award for QTS (Secondary) and adhere to the Teachers’ Standards development.
* Be familiar with assessment and reporting procedures and prepare and present informative, helpful and accurate reports to parents. The following is typical of duties the post holder will perform.
* Keep an accurate register of pupils for each lesson.
* Manage pupil learning through effective teaching in accordance with the department’s schemes of work and understanding of the National Curriculum programme policies, of study, level descriptors and specifications for teaching.
* Ensure continuity, progression and cohesiveness in all examination courses.
* Keep up to date with research and developments in the subject area.
* Use a variety of methods and approaches (including pedagogy and differentiation) to match curricular objectives and the range of pupil needs, and ensure equal opportunity for all pupils.
* Set homework regularly in accordance with the school homework policy, to consolidate and extend learning and presentation and professional conduct, encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own learning.
* Arrive in class, on or before the start of the lesson, and begin and end lessons on time.
* Work with SEND staff and support staff (including prior discussion and joint planning) in order to benefit from their specialist knowledge and to maximise their effectiveness within lessons.
* Be involved in extra‑curricular activities such as teaching after‑school clubs and visits.
* Work effectively as a member of the department team to maintain a working knowledge and understanding of teachers’ professional duties as set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document and knowledge of all current legislation, including the role of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document, and maximise teachers’ legal liabilities and responsibilities relating to achievement.
* Use positive management of behaviour in an environment of mutual respect which allows pupils to feel safe and secure, liaise effectively with parent/carers and with other agencies with responsibility for pupils’ education and welfare.
* Be aware of the role of the Governing Body of the school and support it in performing its duties, consider the needs of all pupils within lessons (and implement specialist advice) especially those who have SEND, are gifted and talented or are not yet fluent in English.
Qualifications
* Good Honours Degree or equivalent in relevant subject
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Commitment to pursuing further qualification
* Skills/Abilities: Ability to organise, plan and prioritise; excellent time manager; effective communicator, orally and in writing; effective interpersonal skills; well‑developed ICT skills; understanding of the importance of data in driving achievement.
* Experience: Evidence of successful classroom practice in a secondary context (including ITT placement); knowledge and understanding of current educational thinking; experience of teaching students of high ability; ability to teach at every Key Stage.
* Values: Commitment to the Catholic Ethos and values of St Antony’s Roman Catholic School; commitment to academic excellence and high standards; commitment to an inclusive curriculum; commitment to the school’s role in the wider community; commitment to the Teachers’ Standards; commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; commitment to breadth in and beyond the curriculum and to the development of the full potential of all students at all levels.
* Personal Attributes: Conscientious and self‑motivated; detailed planner; relates well to colleagues, students and parents; approachable; good team player; uses initiative and takes responsibility; ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines; confidentiality; willing to seek and respond to advice positively; creative thinker; flexible; commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; up‑to‑date portable DBS certificate; ability to respond effectively to change; demonstrates integrity and passion for the education of young people; evidence of personal interests beyond school.
Additional Information
Salary: MPR/UPR (£32,916–£51,048). ECTs will be considered.
Location: St Antony’s RC School, Bradfield Road, Manchester, Urmston, M41 9PD. Hours of work: Full time (0.8 FTE will be considered). Contract: Fixed Term – Maternity Cover. Start date: June 2026.
As a minimum, this role requires a clear appreciation of the Catholic faith, our ethos and commitment to serving society. The School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and all staff are expected to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with regard to staff/pupil information.
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