Deputy Headteacher

St Margaret Ward RC Primary; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly Catholic community

Professional development

Supportive governing body

Transition to Corpus Christi Trust

Job summary

St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School in Sale, Cheshire invites applications for a Deputy Headteacher to commence 1 January 2027. The post is on a 1.0 FTE basis with pay on the L5–L9 scale.

The school seeks an inspirational leader who is a practising Catholic and committed to its ethos, values and safeguarding standards. Located in the heart of Sale, the school is dedicated to nurturing each child’s potential within a warm, inclusive community.

Qualifications

• Be a practising Catholic with a strong faith and commitment to the Catholic ethos.
• Aspiring in approach to teaching quality and attainment for every child.
• A role model who inspires and motivates others through dedication to raising standards.
• Experienced leader with interpersonal skills to develop strong relationships with staff, children, parents, parish and governors.
• Engaging and hardworking, able to collaborate with parents, staff, governors, parish and wider community.
• Highly effective leader who can manage personnel, finances and professional needs of the school.
• Sets an example of excellent classroom practice and high expectations of behaviour and attainment.
• Has a track record of working with children with a wide range of educational needs.
• Ability to drive forward developments in the curriculum.
• Maintains a strong culture of safeguarding.
• A role model who inspires others through dedication and commitment to raising standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

ST MARGARET WARD CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Cherry Lane
Sale
Cheshire
M33 4GY
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.smwprimary.net

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER - Required to commence 1 January 2027
Pay Scale L5 - L9
1.0 FTE

The governors of St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School, in partnership with Shrewsbury Diocese, are seeking to appoint an inspirational, supportive and innovative deputy headteacher to inspire us in the next phase of our journey.

Located in the heart of Sale, St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School is celebrated for its warm, inclusive community and strong sense of belonging. Our school prides itself on nurturing each child’s unique potential, ensuring they flourish academically, spiritually and personally in a supportive environment. With close ties to our parish and the wider Sale community, we are committed to providing a rich and varied curriculum that inspires curiosity and lifelong learning.

Governors will encourage and support the successful applicant in delivering our shared ambitions, whilst also supporting the new deputy headteacher in their own professional career developments.

The Governing Board are looking for a committed and practising Catholic who:

• As a practising Catholic, demonstrates a strong faith and commitment to the
• Catholic ethos of the SMW school family and its community.
• Is aspirational in approach to the quality of teaching and learning and of the
• achievement and well-being of every child and will inspire our children, our
• parents and the whole of the staff team on the next stage of our journey.
• Be a role model who inspires and motivates others through their
• commitment, enthusiasm and dedication to raising standards.
• Be an experienced leader with the interpersonal skills to develop strong
• working relationships with staff, children, parents, parish and governors.
• Is an engaging and hardworking individual, able to collaborate with parents,
• staff, governors, the parish and wider community in providing opportunities
• for all pupils.
• Be a highly effective leader who can manage and organise the personnel,
• financial and professional needs of the school’s resources and staff.
• Set an example of excellent classroom practice and demonstrates
• commitment to high expectations of children’s behaviour and attainment;
• Have a track record of working with children with a wide range of educational
• needs;
• Has an ability to drive forward developments in the curriculum;
• Will continue to maintain and promote a strong culture of safeguarding;
• A role model who inspires and motivates others through their dedication and
• commitment to raising standards.

We can offer:

• A friendly, welcoming school community, underpinned by our strong Catholic
• ethos and sense of family.
• Happy, confident, well-behaved and enthusiastic children.
• A caring, talented and committed staff, with a strong sense of teamwork.
• A strong, active and highly supportive governing body.
• Good opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Excellent support as we transition into Corpus Christi Trust.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office: [e-mail] to arrange a convenient time.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a Disqualification Declaration.

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and pre-clearance including an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date - Monday 12 October 2026 at 12 Noon
Shortlisting Date - Tuesday 13 October 2026
Interview Date - Wednesday 21 October 2026