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St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, North West

L32-L38

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About the job

The Governing Board is seeking to appoint a highly effective, dynamic and inspirational leader with a passion for Catholic education to lead St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School on its continuing development.

The successful applicant will be a practising Catholic who can demonstrate a clear commitment to the Catholic faith and mission of the Church, together with a proven track record of strong, compassionate leadership that inspires staff, engages students, and fosters a culture of high expectations, inclusion, and continuous school improvement.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of educational best practices and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students and staff. If you are ready to take on this rewarding and influential role, we encourage you to apply and be part of our team. 

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School is a co-educational, 11-16 Catholic voluntary-aided school in the Archdiocese of Liverpool, well regarded in the locality for the excellence of our academic achievement and the high level of motivation of pupils and staff. Visitors to our school never fail to comment on our respectful students, the positive team ethos amongst staff and the friendly welcome that they receive. We aim to provide a caring educational environment where each person is valued.

About St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield

Type of school
Voluntary aided school, Roman Catholic
Phase
Secondary
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
1,204 (room for 1,250)
Free school meals
15.7% of pupils
Local authority
Wigan
Address
Rookery Avenue, Wigan, WN4 9PF

Ofsted report card, inspected 3 March 2026

Safeguarding standards
Met
Inclusion
Strong standard
Curriculum and teaching
Strong standard
Achievement
Strong standard
Attendance and behaviour
Strong standard
Personal development and wellbeing
Strong standard
Leadership and governance
Strong standard

Read the full report on Ofsted’s website

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