Deputy Headteacher - Elevating Learning & Standards

St Joseph's RC High (Horwich); Bolton; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph’s RC High School in Bolton is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to join the senior leadership team after the promotion of the current deputy head. Start January or as soon as possible thereafter, with a remit focused on raising standards through teaching and learning, curriculum development, assessment and data analysis to secure strong academic outcomes.

The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic with a proven track record of whole‑school leadership, an inspirational classroom

Qualifications

• Practising Catholic with commitment to Catholic ethos
• Proven track record of whole‑school leadership and measurable impact
• Inspirational classroom practitioner with passion for teaching and learning
• Expertise in assessment, monitoring, tracking and intervention
• Ability to inspire colleagues through innovative practice and professional growth
• Resilience and empathy in supporting young people to overcome barriers
• Ambition to raise standards for all, including students with additional needs

Responsibilities

• Lead and secure excellence in teaching and learning, curriculum development and assessment across the school
• Oversee data analysis, reporting and academic outcomes to drive continuous improvement
• Provide strategic leadership and collaboration within the Senior Leadership Team
• Support and develop Assistant Headteachers or others overseeing operational areas

Skills

Catholic ethos

Whole school leadership

Inspirational teaching

Assessment & data tracking

Intervention strategies

Professional development

Empathy & resilience

High ambition for SEN

Job description

St Joseph’s RC High School in Bolton is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to join the senior leadership team after the promotion of the current deputy head. Start January or as soon as possible thereafter, with a remit focused on raising standards through teaching and learning, curriculum development, assessment and data analysis to secure strong academic outcomes.

The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic with a proven track record of whole‑school leadership, an inspirational classroom