Play a key role in a successful Catholic College with high expectations, strong relationships and a commitment to helping every student flourish.
Assistant Headteacher
St Bede’s and St Joseph’s Catholic College, Bradford
Salary: L19 to L25, £80,653 to £93,420
Permanent | Start date: 1 September 2026
Closing date: Monday 18th May 2026 at 9.00am
St Bede’s and St Joseph’s Catholic College is looking to appoint an ambitious, values-driven Assistant Headteacher to join its Senior Leadership Team.
The College has seen significant positive transformation in recent years and was judged Good in all areas by Ofsted. Students are happy, staff relationships are strong, and outcomes remain a real strength.
The role
You will work closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteachers and wider SLT to lead improvement across the College. Responsibilities will be shaped around your strengths and the needs of the College, but will include strategic leadership, staff development, quality assurance and raising standards for students.
This post follows the internal promotion of the current postholder to Deputy Headteacher.
About you
You will be an excellent teacher and experienced school leader with:
* Qualified Teacher Status
* successful secondary leadership experience
* a strong track record of improving outcomes
* the ability to lead, support and challenge staff
* clear commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
* sympathy with and support for the Catholic ethos of the College
You will be reflective, resilient, organised and able to lead with warmth, clarity and purpose.
Why join us?
You will join a committed, forward-thinking leadership team in a vibrant College community with a proud history, a successful sixth form and a strong sense of mission.
This is a role with genuine impact, ideal for a leader ready to take the next step in their career.
How to Apply
Please apply today to be considered for this opportunity. Early applications are encouraged as we may interview and appoint before the closing date.
Applications must be received by 9am on Monday 18th May 2026.
This role may suit an experienced senior school leader, such as an existing Assistant Headteacher, Associate Assistant Headteacher, Head of Faculty, Director of Learning, Head of Year, Pastoral Leader or middle leader ready to take the next step into whole-school leadership. The successful candidate will have a strong track record as a classroom teacher, successful leadership experience within a secondary school setting and a clear commitment to raising standards, supporting staff and improving outcomes for students.
Sympathy with and support for the Catholic ethos of the College is essential.
Apply now to be considered.
You must be eligible to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Recruitment agencies need not apply.