Deputy Headteacher - Infant Department NEW St Thomas’ CE Primary (Heaton Chapel) Stockport £59,[...]

Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas’ CE Primary School seeks a dedicated Deputy Headteacher for the Infant Department. The role involves leadership, teaching development, and fostering a positive environment. Ideal candidates will be innovative leaders committed to school improvement.

Benefits

Strong commitment to staff professional development

Supportive team of staff

Welcoming, inclusive ethos

Qualifications

• Aspiring leader with ambition and resilience.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable groups.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Headteacher and lead the Infant Department.
• Contribute significantly to teaching and learning development.
• Lead key aspects of school improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Innovative Leadership

Job description

St Thomas’ CE Primary School
Wellington Road North
Heaton Chapel
Stockport
SK4 4QG
Phone: [phone]

Deputy Headteacher - Infant Department

Salary: Leadership Scale L8-L14 (£59,167 - £68,586)
Working Pattern: Full Time
Working Hours: 32.5 per week
Start Date: 1 September 2025
Contract: Full time and permanent

The Governors and Headteacher of St Thomas’ CE Primary School are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Deputy Headteacher who shares our vision and commitment to meeting the needs of all learners.

Are you an aspiring leader eager to support and promote the Christian ethos of our school?
Do you wish to advance your career with drive, ambition, and resilience, providing inspirational leadership?
Can you recognize and develop outstanding teaching and learning among colleagues?
Do you want to work collaboratively with supportive staff?
Could you bring a unique contribution to our school community?
Are you committed to fostering a positive, supportive environment that prioritizes mental and emotional health?
Are you dedicated to improving outcomes for vulnerable groups?
Do you possess excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to strengthen parent and community partnerships?
Are you or do you aspire to be an innovative, strategic, and creative leader?

The successful candidate will help us raise standards and make a meaningful difference to our school.

Our Deputy Headteacher will:

• Be an exemplary role model for pupils and staff
• Deputise for the Headteacher and lead the Infant Department in this three-form entry, split-site school
• Lead and manage teams within EYFS and KS1
• Contribute significantly to teaching and learning development
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and reflective practice
• Engage fully in all aspects of school life
• Lead key aspects of school improvement

We offer:

• Friendly, motivated, and eager children
• A welcoming, inclusive ethos
• A leadership team dedicated to ongoing school improvement
• Strong commitment to staff professional development
• A supportive team of staff committed to excellence
• Collaboration with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher of the Junior Department

Thank you for your interest in the Deputy Head of the Infant Department role at St Thomas’ CE Primary School. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated leader to develop into a senior role, working closely with a visionary Headteacher. For a school tour, please contact [e-mail].

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

St Thomas’ CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undergo pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

An application pack is available upon request. Please contact Mrs. B. Billington, Business Leader, at [e-mail] for further information.

Applications must be submitted electronically in Word format to [e-mail]. Note: Applications are no longer being accepted for this role.