Deputy Headteacher

St Peter's CE Primary (Swinton); Salford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter’s CE Primary School, Swinton, Salford is seeking an experienced Deputy Headteacher to join its leadership team. The post requires a strong track record in driving school improvement, inclusive practice and strategic leadership in partnership with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.

You will lead teaching and learning, support pastoral care, and uphold the school’s Christian values as part of a supportive, aspirational community that values staff wellbeing and professional

Qualifications

• Track record of excellent classroom practice and school improvement.
• Ability to lead and manage change with clarity and empathy.
• Inclusive practice and commitment to whole-child development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with pupils, staff and community.
• Collaborative working with Headteacher and SLT to drive priorities.
• Upholds shared Christian values of the school.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning improvements across key stages.
• Support pastoral care and safeguarding in partnership with staff.
• Strategic planning and monitoring of progress and outcomes.
• Represent the school with parents, governors and partners.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Change management

Inclusion & equality

Communication

Partnership with Headteacher & SLT

Education

QTS / NPQH or equivalent

Job description

St Peter’s CE Primary School, Swinton, Salford Leadership Scale: L8L12 Start Date: 1st January 2027

St Peter’s CE Primary School is a happy, welcoming and forwardthinking school where the wellbeing and success of every child is at the heart of everything we do.

Our dedicated staff team is passionate about providing exciting, creative and meaningful learning experiences that inspire each child to reach their full potential through our school values St Peter’s Keys to Success.

Guided by our school motto, “Together We Believe, Aspire and Achieve,” our ethos is built upon teamwork towards fulfilling our Christian Vision, our dedicated staff, supportive parents, and committed Governors work together, ensuring that each child is empowered to believe, achieve and inspire.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a track record of excellent classroom practice and driving school improvement.
• Can lead and manage change with clarity, empathy and strategic insight.
• Is committed to the development of the whole child and to promoting inclusion across the school.
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and the wider community.
• Will work in close partnership with the Headteacher and SLT to drive forward our strategic priorities and ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care.
• Will embrace the shared Christian Values of St Peter’s CE Primary School and secure its vision with all members of the school community, ensuring an environment for teaching and learning that empowers both staff and pupils to achieve their highest potential.

In return, we offer:

• A calm and orderly school where pupils are keen to learn (OFSTED)
• The playground is full of smiling faces (OFSTED)’
• Pupils who enjoy school because staff care for them
• A calm and orderly school where pupils are focused and eager to learn
• A school with high expectations
• Staff who are committed and immensely proud to work at the school
• An effective and supportive governing body who make regular visits to the school and who check on progress
• Supportive parents who engage with the school

To learn more about our school, please visit our website: www.stpetersswinton.co.uk

We warmly welcome and strongly encourage candidates to visit us.

Closing Date: Friday 9th October 2026

Interviews: 20th and 21st October 2026

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. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure. An online search may be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks in the recruitment process.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
• Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

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Supporting Documents

• Deputy Headteacher - Job Description
• Deputy Headteacher - Person Specification