Deputy Headteacher

The Wings’ CE Trust; Atherton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Flu vaccinations

CPD opportunities

Job summary

The Wings CE Trust is seeking an inspirational Deputy Headteacher for St Mark’s CE Primary School in Newtown (Wigan). The Post is full‑time, permanent, for January 2027, with Leadership Scale L7–L11 and a strong Christian ethos guiding all aspects of the role.

The successful candidate will lead school improvement, develop staff, and strengthen community partnerships while upholding safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Significant successful primary teaching and leadership experience.
• Strong track record of raising standards and improving outcomes.
• Ability to analyse data and lead school improvement strategies.
• Inspires, motivates and develops staff and pupils.
• Understanding of Church of England education and safeguarding commitments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across the school.
• Champion high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour.
• Lead and develop staff through coaching and professional development.
• Drive school improvement through monitoring and evaluation.
• Promote and model the school’s Christian vision and values.
• Strengthen partnerships with parents, governors, the parish and community.
• Collaborate within the Multi-Academy Trust network.

Skills

Primary leadership experience

Data analysis & school improvement

Raising standards track record

Inspirational faith-driven leadership

Inclusive practice & safeguarding

Church of England education awareness

Job description

The Wings CE Trust

Based at:

St Mark’s CE Primary School

Alexandra Street

Newtown

Wigan

WN5 9DS

Salary: Leadership Scale L7 L11

Full Time

Permanent

Required for January 2027

St Mark’s Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspirational, dedicated and faith-driven Deputy Headteacher to join our thriving school community and play a pivotal role in shaping the next stage of our development.

As a proud Church of England school within a supportive and ambitious Multi-Academy Trust, we are committed to delivering educational excellence rooted in a strong Christian vision. Our core values underpin all that we do and shape our curriculum, relationships and leadership.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and aspirational leader who is passionate about school improvement, high-quality teaching and learning, and nurturing the whole child spiritually, morally, socially and culturally.

Full details of the Job Description and Person Specification are available within the application pack.

About the Role

Working in close partnership with the Headteacher, the Deputy Headteacher will:

• Provide strategic leadership across the school
• Champion high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour
• Lead and develop staff through coaching and professional development
• Drive school improvement through rigorous monitoring and evaluation
• Promote and model the school’s Christian vision and values
• Strengthen partnerships with parents, governors, the parish and the wider community
• Play a key role within the wider Multi-Academy Trust network
• The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with proven leadership experience and a strong commitment to inclusive practice and safeguarding.

We Are Looking for a Leader Who:

• Has significant successful primary teaching and leadership experience
• Has a strong track record of raising standards and improving outcomes
• Is confident in analysing data and leading school improvement strategies
• Can inspire, motivate and develop staff and pupils
• Has a clear understanding of the distinctive nature of Church of England education
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Works collaboratively within a team and across a wider Trust
• Experience within a Church school and/or leading Collective Worship or RE would be advantageous.

The Sycamore Trust can offer:

• An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors, and parents.
• A team of dedicated and hardworking staff
• A welcoming and friendly Christian ethos
• Excellent CPD opportunities and access to a library of on-line training courses
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A range of employee benefits which support your wellbeing that includes a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Flu vaccinations

As a Church school trust, our schools are shaped by a clear Christian vision that underpins policy, practice and relationships, enabling all members of the school community to flourish. This vision informs our commitment to inclusive education, high expectations and the wellbeing of all. All staff, regardless of role or personal faith, are expected to support and contribute to the distinctive Christian character of our schools, uphold each school’s vision and values in their daily work, and promote an environment in which every child is known, valued and enabled to thrive academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

The Sycamore CE Trust is an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Closing Date: 7th October 2026

Interview Date: 21st October 2026

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding