Deputy Headteacher

St Mary's RC Primary (Denton); Denton; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's RC Primary School in Denton is seeking a passionate and visionary leader to join us as Deputy Headteacher. You will drive school improvement while upholding our Catholic ethos and ensuring every child is valued and supported.

You will lead staff, foster collaboration with families and parish, and deliver a balanced curriculum for a diverse community. The role offers a supportive team, continued professional development, and the chance to shape the future of our pupils.

Qualifications

• Practising Catholic with commitment to Catholic education.
• Commitment to inclusive and nurturing environment.
• Strong leadership and ability to inspire and develop staff and pupils.
• Passion for delivering a rich, balanced curriculum for a diverse pupil population.
• Excellent communication and collaborative approach.
• Embraces inclusion and supports SEND and other barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school in improving priorities while maintaining Catholic ethos.
• Inspire and develop staff and pupils.
• Collaborate with families, parish and wider community.
• Oversee implementation of a broad curriculum.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare of pupils.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Collaboration

Inclusion

SEND support

Curriculum development

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: L8 £61,53 - L12 £67,898

Hours Per Week: Full time

Base Location: St Mary's RC Primary School, Denton

Assessment Date: 16th October 2026

Are you a practicing Catholic with a strong, lived faith and deep commitment to Catholic Education? Are you passionate about nurturing young minds within an inclusive and nurturing environment? If so, St. Mary's RC Primary School in Denton is seeking a dedicated and inspiring leader to join us in shaping the future of our pupils. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school where every child is valued as precious and unique, and where we work together to help them fulfil their God-given potential.

St. Mary's is a welcoming Roman Catholic Primary School with a strong sense of community, rooted in gospel values where the children are at the heart of everything we do. We are a one-form entry school serving a diverse and growing community in Denton.

Our vision is simple yet powerful: To love God, Love learning and Love each other. We work closely with families, our parish, and the wider community to nurture faith, respect, and positive attitudes to learning.

We are seeking a passionate and visionary leader who will play a key role in driving forward our school improvement priorities, while continuing to build on our Catholic ethos, helping to create an environment where every member of our community can thrive.

We wish to appoint someone who:

• Is a practising Catholic who shares and lives our Catholic values, with a genuine commitment to nurturing the whole child.
• Has a commitment to providing an inclusive and nurturing environment, ensuring that all children are able to flourish and reach their full potential.
• Has strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop staff and pupils alike.
• Is passionate about delivering a rich, balanced curriculum that meets the needs of a diverse pupil population.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach who can foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion and excellence.
• Embraces inclusion and understands how to support children with SEND and other barriers to learning.

What we offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive and happy Catholic school.
• Happy, friendly children who have a thirst for learning.
• An experienced and dedicated team of teachers and support staff committed to high quality education.
• Continued professional development and support for your leadership journey.
• The chance to lead and influence a school with a clear vision and strong community links.
• A school environment committed to the well-being and success of both pupils and staff.

Closing date: 7th October 12 noon.

Shortlisting: 8th October

Interviews: 16th October

St. Mary's RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure.

Supporting Documents

• Deputy head teacher job description
• Deputy headteacher person specification
• Deputy headteacher application form
• Consent to obtain references