Job Description
Lighting the Flame for Life-Long Learning ✨📚💡
Due to the retirement of our present highly-regarded Headteacher, the Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated Catholic to lead our school community and continue to take our school forward with our children at the heart of everything they do.
Our children are looking for someone who:
- Is kind, understanding, caring and helpful,
- Is patient and calm,
- Listens to them and is firm but fair,
- Is friendly, approachable and will laugh with them,
- Helps them when they are worried
As Governors, we are looking for:
- A committed practising Catholic with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic Education, who will put our Catholic ethos at the heart of all they do.
- Someone who has the ability to put the needs of the children first, ensuring that they continue to be excited about all aspects of their learning journey whilst developing individual talents to the full.
- A Headteacher with a clear vision for taking our school forward from strength to strength.
- An inspirational leader who promotes aspiration and ambition for every member of our school community.
- Someone with a proven track record of raising standards across the key stages.
At Haydock English Martyrs, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritize wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.
We can offer:
A place where… ‘Christ is truly at the heart of the school. This is because the Mission Statement is known, lived and witnessed throughout the English Martyrs’ community.’ CSI February 2023
A place where… ‘Pupils behave exceptionally well. As a result, there is a calm, respectful and purposeful atmosphere throughout the school.’ Ofsted June 2024
A place where … ‘Governors know the school well. They have a knowledgeable and accurate understanding of the quality of education that pupils receive. Governors ensure that challenge and support go hand in hand for all staff.’ Ofsted June 2024
A place where… ‘Staff feel valued by the leadership team and Governors. Relationships are extremely positive.’ CSI February 2023
Come join us — where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares. ❤️
Haydock English Martyrs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For more information regarding this role, please contact englishmartyrs@sthelens.orguk📧
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment. ⏳
Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert. Candidates will need to complete and upload the attached CES application form
Those wishing to visit the school are warmly invited to attend an open afternoon at 2pm on Thursday 26th March 2026. Please contact the school office directly on 01942-723552 to let them know if you wish to attend.
Closing date: Thursday 9th April 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 13th April 2026
Interviews: Monday 20th April 2026 and Tuesday 21st April 2026
This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.
Be scam aware: St Helens Council will never ask applicants to share payment information or charge recruitment fees when applying for vacancies at our schools. If in doubt, contact schoolpayroll@sthelens.gov.uk
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.
