Deputy Headteacher

TAMESIDE COUNCIL; Tameside; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 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 a permanent, full-time headteacher. You will drive school improvement priorities while upholding our Catholic ethos, ensuring every child is valued and reaches their God-given potential.

We seek a practising Catholic with strong leadership and communication skills who can inspire staff, collaborate with families and parish, and deliver a rich, inclusive curriculum across our one-form entry school.

Qualifications

• Is a practising Catholic who lives Catholic values and nurtures the whole child.
• Commitment to an inclusive environment where every child can flourish.
• Strong leadership, collaboration and staff development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead school improvement priorities and sustain Catholic ethos.
• Inspire, motivate and develop staff and pupils to achieve potential.
• Deliver a rich curriculum and foster collaboration with families and parish.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Catholic ethos

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 practising 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.