Deputy Headteacher: Elevating Standards & Learning

Catholic Recruitment; Horwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph’s Catholic High School in Horwich, England, seeks a Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team following the promotion of our Deputy Headteacher. The post focuses on raising standards and safeguarding our Catholic ethos while driving improvement across teaching, learning and outcomes.

You will lead curriculum development, assessment, data analysis and reporting, and work with senior colleagues to secure excellent academic results.

Qualifications

• Be a practising Catholic who will actively lead and promote the Catholic Christian ethos of our school.
• Demonstrate a strong track record of whole‑school leadership and measurable impact.
• Be an inspirational classroom practitioner with a passion for teaching and learning.
• Bring expertise in assessment, monitoring, tracking and intervention.
• Inspire colleagues through innovative practice and a commitment to professional growth.
• Show resilience, empathy and determination in supporting young people to overcome barriers.
• Champion a culture of high ambition particularly for those with additional needs preparing students to become confident, compassionate “game changers” in the world.

Responsibilities

• Lead and secure excellence in teaching and learning across the school.
• Oversee curriculum development, assessment, data analysis and reporting.
• Ensure outstanding academic outcomes and standards of education.

Skills

Practising Catholic

Whole-school leadership

Inspiring teaching

Assessment & Monitoring

Professional development

Resilience

Inclusion for SEND

Job description

St Joseph’s Catholic High School in Horwich, England, seeks a Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team following the promotion of our Deputy Headteacher. The post focuses on raising standards and safeguarding our Catholic ethos while driving improvement across teaching, learning and outcomes.

You will lead curriculum development, assessment, data analysis and reporting, and work with senior colleagues to secure excellent academic results.