Deputy Headteacher

Holy Family RC Primary School (Aspull); Aspull; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Aspull invites applications for a Deputy Headteacher to lead our dedicated staff and drive outstanding teaching and pupil achievement.

The successful candidate will have proven leadership skills, a strong commitment to Catholic ethos, and the ability to raise standards across the school while fostering collaborative relationships with parents and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership and staff development.
• Evidence of improving pupil outcomes.
• Commitment to Catholic education and ethos.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school’s leadership team and strategic direction.
• Drive teaching standards, curriculum development and pupil outcomes.
• Develop safeguarding, welfare and inclusion policies.
• Foster collaborative relationships with governors, staff, parents and the community.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Classroom leadership

Catholic ethos

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Leadership qualification (NPQH)

Job description

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC PRIMARY

NEW SPRINGS

LONGFIELD STREET

WN2 1EL

Salary: Leadership Pay Spine L6 L10, £58,569 - £64,691 per annum

Full time, term time working 38 weeks per year

Permanent

Required for January 2027

‘We are a caring family. We pray, learn and grow together.’

Holy Family is an Outstanding primary school with a proven track record of excellent classroom practice. The Governors of this very successful and popular school are wishing to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to the post of Deputy Headteacher.

The successful candidate will:

• Be committed to Catholic education and to further developing the Catholic ethos of our school
• Have proven organisational, management and leadership skills
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner and professional role model
• Be committed to raising standards of achievement for all children
• Can inspire, motivate and lead others

We can offer:

• Well-motivated and happy children who enjoy coming to school
• Dynamic staff who are committed to continuously improving their teaching and are open to new ideas
• A commitment to collaborative leadership and professional development
• An exciting and caring environment in which to work
• Excellent home-school relationships
• A skilled and experienced governing board who will offer strong support

Holy Family Catholic Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on short-listed candidates.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Beckett in the school office.

Application closing date: Friday 2nd October 2026 (12pm) Short listing: Monday 5th October 2026

Interviews: Friday 16th October 2026

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Website: www.aspullholyfamily.co.uk

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.

The employer is committed to safeguarding