Deputy Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Lancashire; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School invites applications from practising Catholics with senior leadership and management experience for the post of Deputy Head to join the School’s Leadership and Management team at this well-established, successful and happy school.

We are seeking a dynamic, committed and innovative leader who will drive improvements in teaching and learning, build strong relationships with staff, pupils and parents, and secure excellent outcomes for all pupils.

Responsabilités

• Lead teaching and learning across the school
• Support and develop senior staff within the Leadership and Management team
• Drive school improvement and outcomes for all pupils
• Engage with staff, pupils, families and the wider community

Description du poste

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

13/10/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for Due to the retirement of the present post holder, the governors of St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School, wish to invite applications from practising Catholics with successful senior leadership and management experience for the post of Deputy Head to join the School’s Leadership and Management team at this well-established, successful and happy school.

We would like to appoint a dynamic, committed and innovative leader with a resilient character, strong personal drive, creativity and a forward thinking approach.

As Deputy Headteacher you will play a key role in ensuring effective teaching and learning across the school and secure excellent outcomes for all our pupils.

We want someone who:

Has a clear vision for how to further improve the quality of teaching and learning across the school and be a key driver in this process.

Is a highly motivated and inspirational teacher with a successful track record in working with children with a wide range of educational needs.

Is a strategic thinker, able to lead, inspire and motivate both staff and pupils.

Can demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.

Can build warm, positive and inclusive relationships with all staff, pupils and parents.

Is committed to making a difference to the lives and achievements of all pupils at St Mary and St John.

What the school offers its staff In return our school community of St Mary and St John can offer: A caring and safe school with a warm and nurturing ethos rooted in the Catholic faith, plus:

An innovative, dedicated and supportive Leadership Team that challenges itself every day to make a difference to the lives of our children.

Friendly and supportive colleagues who work exceptionally hard and are committed to providing high quality education and experiences for all children.

Happy, well behaved and enthusiastic pupils.

A strong staff culture that prioritises wellbeing, collaboration and professional trust.

A range of exciting professional development opportunities.

Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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