Assistant Headteacher

Sacred Heart Primary School, Middlesbrough, TS1 4NP

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): 1FTE Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L5 - L9 (£57,137 - £63,070)
• Pay scale: Leadership 5-9

What skills and experience we're looking for

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary are seeking to appoint an ambitious, compassionate, and highly motivated leader to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion. This is a pivotal role in an inclusive, nurturing, and aspirational environment where every child is supported to thrive, regardless of need or background.

We are looking for a strong, dynamic and inspirational leader who:

• Have a commitment to Catholic education and would play an active role in the community of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School.

• Champion a culture where every pupil, including those with SEND, disadvantaged pupils, and vulnerable groups, can achieve highly, feel safe, and experience a broad and ambitious curriculum.

• Lead and strategically develop inclusive practice across the school, ensuring alignment with the Ofsted framework.

• Ensure the curriculum is ambitious, well-sequenced, and accessible for all learners

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of provision on pupil outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils.

• Support other leaders on behaviour, attendance, and pastoral systems to ensure a positive and inclusive school culture.

• Contribute to safeguarding leadership, ensuring statutory requirements are consistently met.

• Work collaboratively with staff, families, governors, and external agencies to secure the best outcomes for pupils.

• Form a strong partnership with the leadership of the school and other leaders within the Trust.

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Be an outstanding practitioner with proven leadership experience in a primary setting.

• Have a strong understanding of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and its application in schools.

• Be creative, forward thinking and has proven experience in leading and managing areas of school development, particularly teaching and learning.

• Demonstrate a successful track record of improving outcomes for pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged and other vulnerable groups.

• Be highly skilled in using data and evaluation to inform strategic decisions.

• Show a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and high expectations for all.

• Be an inspiring leader who can develop staff and build strong, effective teams.

What the school offers its staff

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools, and two vibrant Sixth Form Colleges. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the UK.

The School offers:

• A strong Catholic ethos.

• A dedicated and supportive senior leadership team.

• A strong culture of professional development and reflective practice.

• A welcoming, diverse and inclusive school community.

• Happy and enthusiastic pupils, who are eager to learn and to benefit from an enriched, extended curriculum.

• Hard working and dedicated colleagues.

• Supportive governors and parents who want the very best for our school.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SHP066 Assistant Headteacher - Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Middlesbrough - Closing Date 11.05.2026.pdf - 4.63 MB (opens in new tab)

About Sacred Heart Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 329 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sacred Heart Primary School website
• Email address: enquiries@sacredheartcp.npcat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01642 816083
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sacred-heart-primary-school-middlesbrough

Arranging a visit to Sacred Heart Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@sacredheartcp.npcat.org.uk.

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