Deputy Headteacher

Rochdale Council; Castleton; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

St Gabriel’s RC Primary School in Castleton, Rochdale invites applications for a Deputy Headteacher. The successful candidate will lead the school’s strategic direction, foster a Catholic ethos, and drive improvement across teaching and learning.

They will empower staff, ensure safeguarding, and promote an inclusive, high-achieving environment where every child can thrive. January 2027 start date, permanent full-time role.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of school improvement.
• Commitment to Catholic ethos and values.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Commitment to inclusion and high outcomes for all.
• Ability to inspire and motivate staff and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and school improvement efforts.
• Support and develop staff through effective leadership.
• Uphold safeguarding and promote wellbeing.
• Promote a caring, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Excellent teacher

Catholic ethos

Strong leadership

Inclusion focus

High expectations

Education

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

Job description

Grade: Leadership ISR L6 – L10

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £60,619 - £66,956

Interview Date: Wednesday 14th October 2026

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

January 2027

St Gabriel’s RC Primary School, Castleton, Rochdale, OL11 2TN

Salary: L6—L10 (subject to pay award)

St Gabriel’s RC Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing Catholic school at the heart of our community in Rochdale. At St Gabriel’s we place Christ at the centre of all we do. Our children are happy, respectful and eager to learn. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and ambitious learning environment where every child can thrive.

The children and school community are seeking to appoint an inspirational, motivated and enthusiastic Deputy Headteacher to join the family of St Gabriel's RC Primary School. Governors invite applications from practising Catholic teachers who are committed to building an exceptional and caring learning environment where all members of the school family can thrive.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent teacher with a proven track record of school improvement
• Shares our Catholic ethos and values
• Has strong leadership and management skills
• Is committed to inclusion, high expectations and excellent outcomes for all
• Will support and challenge, inspire and motivate our staff and pupils
• Is ready to play a key role in the next stage of our school’s journey

In return we can offer you:

• A caring and supportive school community
• Enthusiastic, well behaved and friendly children
• A committed and talented team of staff
• Opportunities for professional development
• A school where faith, wellbeing and achievement go hand in hand

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

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.