Headteacher
The holy family catholic school · BD206LH · posted 32 days ago
UK median £72,192
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2321Head teachers and principals
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- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£94,346 to £109,288stated · above the range ONS published
- UK median£72,192
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| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £46,905 |
| 25th | £59,307 |
| 50th | £72,192 |
| 75th | £83,623 |
| UK median | £72,192 |
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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
Salary: Leadership Scale L24 to L30, £94,346 to £109,288, subject to the September 2026 pay award Contract: Full time, permanent
Start date: January 2027 Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 21 September 2026
“Serve the Lord with gladness.” Psalm 100:2
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. Through our mission of Awakening Minds, Achieving Dreams and Serving Others, we aim to ensure every young person flourishes academically, spiritually and personally.
This is an opportunity to lead meaningful and lasting improvement. The school has clear priorities around teaching, curriculum delivery, pupil outcomes, attendance and behaviour. It also has important strengths upon which to build. 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.
THE ROLE
As Headteacher, you will provide visible, compassionate and courageous leadership rooted in the Catholic faith and mission of the school.
Your priorities will include:
Strengthening the Catholic life, ethos and mission of the school Raising expectations and improving outcomes for every pupil Establishing consistent, high quality teaching and an ambitious curriculum Developing excellent behaviour, attendance, inclusion and personal responsibility Using evidence and data to lead and evaluate school improvement Developing colleagues and building a strong, accountable leadership culture Ensuring effective safeguarding, governance, financial and operational management
The school’s 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.
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