Current Vacancies
Headteacher Vacancy
Headteacher
Required for April 2027
Full Time Contract from April 2027
Salary: Competitive salary to be determined at interview. (Depending on skills and experience)
The governors of this Roman Catholic day school for pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs are seeking to appoint an outstanding Headteacher and proven educationalist with the vision and ambition to lead the school whilst building on its good reputation and continuing to strive for outstanding provision enabling each pupil to be the best they can be.
Each successful candidate will be:
- A practising Roman Catholic with first rate leadership skills.
- An experienced Headteacher or an
- ambitious Deputy Head ready to take their next career step.
- Dedicated to improving the life choices of all children.
- Committed to partnership with families and other agencies.
- Passionate about SEND, curriculum,
- pedagogy and creativity.
- Able to lead, manage and inspire.
- Committed to sustaining and developing the school and its Catholic ethos.
We will offer you:
- A lively, creative and inclusive school
- committed to improving the lives of children & young people.
- A supportive and friendly environment.
- The opportunity to work in strategic
- partnership with the Governors and members of the senior leadership team.
- An ambitious and hardworking senior
- leadership team consistently supporting the school on its journey to outstanding.
- A dedicated and enthusiastic staff team to work with.
- A governing body which is supportive and
- passionate about achieving the highest standards in all areas and committed to the professional development of staff.
Closing Date for applications is 9:00am Monday 2nd Nov 2026
Visits to school can be arranged during the week of 12-16th Oct 2026
Shortlisting will take place on Fri 6th Nov 2026
Invitations to interview will be sent out by the end of the week commencing 9th Nov 2026
Interviews are planned for the week commencing 23rd Nov 2026
For more information and to apply, please download the application pack below.
If you would like to visit School please call Lorna Hamilton on 0161 881 7843 or email: L.hamilton@stjohnvianneyschool.co.uk
Please do not use the contact form at the bottom of the page.
Please note, in order to comply with our Safer Recruitment policies and procedures, we will only accept applications that have been completed on our official application forms. We do not accept CVs or similar.
Teaching Assistant Vacancy
Teaching Assistants Level 2
One Year, Fixed Term Contract from November 2026 in the first instance.
Salary: TA2: NJC points 5-7, £25 583 – £26 403.
(dependent on skills and experience)
We are seeking to appoint well-qualified, ambitious and committed Teaching Assistants who will join the school team on the next stage of its journey. This is a fantastic opportunity for suitably experienced Teaching Assistants, with a proven record of success. The position provides excellent opportunities for further career progression.
Closing date for applications is 12:00 (noon) on Mon 2nd Nov 2026
For more information, download the application pack below.
Completed applications to be sent to Lorna Hamilton via email: L.Hamilton@stjohnvianneyschool.co.uk
Please do not use the online contact form at the bottom of the page.
Please note, in order to comply with our Safer Recruitment policies and procedures, we will only accept applications that have been completed on our official application forms. We do not accept CVs or similar.



