Deputy Headteacher

St Herbert's RC Primary; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good Ofsted rating

Professional development

Parish/community links

Friendly staff and Governing Board

Job summary

St Herbert’s RC Primary School in Chadderton invites applications for a Deputy Headteacher to share leadership and drive school improvement. The appointee will advocate Catholic values, lead staff and foster strong Parish links while maintaining high standards of teaching and behaviour.

Closing date 2 October 2026; interviews 16 October 2026; informal visits available 9 July or 1 September. The role is on a contract from 1 January 2027 and offers a supportive team, ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Practising Catholic with a clear understanding of the school's distinctive nature and commitment to Catholic education.
• Outstanding primary teacher with high expectations of achievement and behaviour.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Share the leadership and management of the school with the Headteacher.
• Lead, challenge and inspire staff while promoting partnership with governors, parents and pupils.

Skills

Leadership & management

Catholic education

Interpersonal skills

Enthusiastic teaching

Parish community collaboration

Job description

Ref: 001606

Deputy Headteacher

Salary: L8-12

Working Pattern: Contract from 1st January 2027

The Governors of St. Herbert’s RC Primary School are seeking to appoint a well-motivated and inspirational practising Catholic Teacher to share the leadership and management of our school.

This is a successful, much-loved school where we are charged with the mission of educating each child as a whole person ensuring that they are cared for in such a way that their physical, moral and intellectual talents may develop in a harmonious manner.

We are looking for someone who:

• is a committed practising Catholic, and has a clear understanding of the distinctive nature of our school and a commitment to Catholic education,
• is an enthusiastic, outstanding teacher with experience across the primary phase and high expectations of achievement and behaviour,
• is committed to working in partnership with staff, governors, parents and pupils, and will continue to develop and enhance our strong links with the Parish Community,
• has excellent management and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, challenge and inspire, Positivity, pro-activity, passion and the ability to be reflective and improve are vital!

We can offer:

• a friendly, welcoming school with hard working and dedicated staff and Governing Board,
• a ‘Good’ school and improving school (Ofsted, December 2024),
• commitment to your continued professional development,
• enthusiastic, considerate pupils, willing and eager to learn,
• supportive parents; excellent parish and community links.

To benefit prospective candidates, informal visits to the school are available on 9th July PM or 1st September PM; to confirm a visit, please contact Ms Prytherch School Business Manager, on 0161 633 1318.

St Herbert’s RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: Friday 2 October 2026 at 12 noon.

Shortlisting: Monday 5 October 2026.

Observations: w/c Monday 12 October 2026

Interviews: Friday 16 October 2026.

Supporting Documents

Recruitment Monitoring Form
Application Form
Consent to Obtain References
Right To Work