Deputy Head Teacher

St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School - Deputy Headteacher

September 2025 - Leadership scale 6 - 10 (NOR 202)

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a committed, practising Catholic as an aspirational, strategic, forward-thinking Deputy Headteacher in our Catholic Primary school.

In our nurturing community, our dedicated staff work hard to ensure that all children thrive during their time with us to become confident, successful learners. In July 2023 Ofsted judged us to be a “Good” school offering a safe and happy environment for children to learn. In a 2018 Diocesan S48 Inspection, the school was graded “Outstanding”.

Our school is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment that celebrates the cultural and ethnic backgrounds of its children. The school’s ethos is grounded on values of respect, empathy, tolerance, and kindness which are reflected in every aspect of the school.

We are looking for a candidate to build on our strong foundations and be instrumental in helping shape the future of our school.

As Deputy Headteacher you will:

1. Be a practising Catholic, with a clear sense of moral purpose, vision and a strong commitment to Catholic education
2. Be a visible, confident, innovative and inspirational leader
3. Have excellent interpersonal skills
4. Work collaboratively to foster a culture of excellence and innovation with your drive for continued school improvement
5. Work to maintain our high standards of behaviour, wellbeing and safeguarding to ensure all our children feel safe, valued and supported
6. Build strong relationships within our school community and local parishes promoting our mission and school values
7. Support your staff team and continue to advance high quality teaching and learning
8. Fulfil a 0.5 teaching commitment and lead a core subject.

In return we can offer:

1. A school environment which is committed to delivering outstanding education and care
2. Children who are happy and eager to learn
3. A staff team dedicated to high standards of educational success
4. A Governing Body that is forward-thinking in striving to improve the strategic direction of the school
5. Ongoing continuous professional development opportunities to support you in your role
6. A supportive, involved school community providing excellent networking opportunities, including a partnership with local Catholic schools.

Closing Date: Thursday 1st May 2025 at midday
Shortlisting: Friday 2nd May 2025
Observations: w/c 5th May 2025
Interviews: Friday 9th May 2025
Visits to our school are welcome and encouraged by arrangement. Please call 01827 214000 to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.