Headteacher

Lead one of the region’s largest Catholic colleges, combining faith, scale and ambition to shape the future of nearly 1,800 young people.

HEADTEACHER

St Bede’s and St Joseph’s Catholic College, Bradford

Salary: Leadership Scale L37 to L43, £129,730 to £148,829, subject to the September 2026 pay awardContract: Full time, permanent

Start date: January 2027Closing date: 12.00 noon on Monday 21 September 2026

Lead with Faith. Inspire Excellence. Shape the Future.

The Board of Directors is seeking an exceptional, practising Catholic Headteacher to lead St Bede’s and St Joseph’s Catholic College through its next exciting phase.

St Bede’s and St Joseph’s is a large and distinctive Catholic College serving approximately 1,800 students aged 11 to 18 across two Bradford sites. Ignis supports students at Key Stage 3, while Ardor serves Key Stage 4. Our thriving St Benedict’s Sixth Form provides more than 40 courses for approximately 400 students.

Our mission, Christus Lumen Gentium, Christ, Light of the Nations, is brought to life through our commitment to academic development, faith, community, participation and experience.

The College is experiencing sustained improvement, with GCSE and A Level outcomes rising over recent years. The latest Ofsted inspection recognised the stre...