Deputy Headteacher

St Mary’s and St John’s RC Primary School; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary & St John Catholic Primary is seeking a dynamic Deputy Headteacher from January 2027 to join its Leadership and Management team. You will lead teaching and learning across the school, with a strong Catholic ethos, delivering excellent outcomes for all pupils.

The successful candidate will have senior leadership experience, a proven track record with diverse educational needs, and the ability to inspire staff, pupils and parents alike.

Qualifications

• Strong senior leadership and management experience.
• Experience with children with a wide range of educational needs.
• Strategic thinker able to lead and motivate staff and pupils.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to build warm, inclusive relationships with staff, pupils and parents.
• Committed to making a difference to all pupils’ lives and attainment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and secure excellent teaching and learning across the school.
• Drive school improvement to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils.
• Collaborate with the Leadership and Management team, staff, and parents.
• Uphold and promote the Catholic ethos and values within the school.

Skills

Vision for school improvement

Motivational leadership

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal/communication skills

Inclusive relationship building

Commitment to student outcomes

Job description

St Mary & St John Catholic Primary

Standishgate

Wigan

WN1 1XL

Salary: Leadership Pay Spine L7 L11 £60,145 - £66,368 per annum

Full Time

Permanent

Required for January 2027

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

“Pupils’ excellent attitudes to learning show that they love being at school. They have a powerful sense of belonging to this friendly and caring school community. They develop exceptional relationships with staff and with each other. Pupils feel included and valued. They feel safe, and they are kept safe.” Ofsted 2023

Our school is renowned for its welcoming, nurturing and inclusive ethos. All visitors are guaranteed the warmest of welcomes. We have an excellent reputation with parents, parish and the wider community, particularly in regard to our Catholic ethos and the exemplary and exceptional care, guidance and support we give our children and their families. There are no barriers in our school, we unite together, to fulfil our mission.

St Mary and St John Catholic primary is an Outstanding Catholic School.

“Pupils embrace a holistic approach to education, have an understanding of what it means to have a vocation and recognise the importance of using their gifts in the service of others.” (Archdiocese of Liverpool Inspection report 2019)

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.

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.

Only completed Catholic Education Service (CES) applications will be considered.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 13th October at midnight

Shortlisting will take place on: Thursday 15th October

Following the short-listing process, successful candidates will be invited to interview.

Teaching and learning observations and interviews will take place w/c 19th October

(Candidates who have been unsuccessful at this stage will be informed and will not be taken through to the interview stage).

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

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