Deputy Headteacher
Loreto High School Chorlton, Manchester, M21 7SW29 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 May 2026 at 8am
Date listed
2 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L18- L22 (£78,702 - £86,803)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of Loreto High School Chorlton seek to appoint a highly effective, motivated and ambitious leader to join our school. Working closely together with the Headteacher and the other members of the Senior Leadership Team, the Deputy Headteacher will aim to secure the success and continual improvement of Loreto High School Chorlton and ensure a high quality, inclusive education for all students. We are looking to appoint someone who can bring outstanding leadership qualities and evidence of real and sustained positive impact in their current role and who is excited to contribute to the next stage of our journey and will drive forward the Governors’ and Loreto Trust Board’s vision for the improvement of the school. They will lead the development, implementation and review of school systems and processes ensuring they are effective in allowing our students to flourish academically and develop into confident, articulate, respectful, successful and happy young people.
We are an aspirational, reflective and supportive learning community where all adults are learners who strive rigorously for excellence in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students and make a real difference in their lives. Importantly, we recognise that looking after, valuing and empowering staff is a foundation for our success.
This role will suit an enthusiastic and resilient individual who enjoys working as part of a team and will provide the opportunity to excel in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will be self-aware, open to development and believe, like we do, that ‘feedback is a gift’. They will lead with kindness and warmth, but also with total clarity, relentless consistency and a refusal to accept anything other than the very highest possible standards.
About Loreto High School
- Part of the international family of Loreto schools and colleges and as such benefits from a 400 year old tradition and links with Loreto Sixth Form College and with Loreto schools and colleges both in the UK and worldwide.
- “A truly diverse, welcoming and joy-filled school in which staff daily model the gospel values expressed by Mary Ward and deliver extraordinary care to each unique member of the community.” Section 48 Inspection March 2020
- A small, friendly, inclusive, cohesive school where we get to know our students well, find out what they are good at and develop their talents “… a welcoming, caring and passionate school that really does know every child.” Parent View
- Visitors tell us our students are calm and well-mannered and that our Catholic ethos pervades all that we do.
- Excellent CPD programme to support staff at each stage of their career which includes an investment in Instructional Coaching.
- A range of initiatives to ensure that staff well-being is high on the agenda. All employees have access to support through our Employee Assistance Programme
Equal Opportunities
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or believe, sex and sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring equality across our school, and that all staff are treated fairly, in line with our school policies.
Safeguarding Information
The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
The above post will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and a barred list check before appointment to the post. The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions and any other information held by local police that is considered relevant to the role. Any convictions listed on a DBS check will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Any job offer will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of the necessary pre-employment checks including receipt of two satisfactory references.
If you possess the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to submit an application. Your application should explain fully your suitability for the role as detailed in the job description and tailored to meet the person specification in terms of your knowledge, experience, skills, qualities and qualifications.
An information pack and application form can be downloaded from the documents below or from the school’s website www.loretochorlton.co.uk
What the school offers its staff
Employee
Benefits
Professional Development:
Tailored support for career growth,
regular training, and a personalised induction programme.
Health and Wellbeing:
Employee Assistance Programme,
free flu vaccinations,
Mental Health First Aiders, Cycle to Work Scheme, free eye tests,
and gym discounts.
Financial Rewards:
Competitivesalaries, pension contributions,
long service awards, and access to discount platforms.
Work-Life Balance:
Regular workload reviews and flexible working
opportunities where possible.
Community and
Recognition: Positive working environment that
values
achievements and contributions.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Loreto High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check, together with additional checks as part of the shortlisting process, including carrying out an online search.
More Information can be found at www.loretochorlton.co.uk
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Loreto High School Chorlton
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 766 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Loreto High School Chorlton website
- Email address
- recruitment@loretochorlton.manchester.sch.uk
About Loreto High School
Part of the international family of Loreto schools and colleges and as such benefits from a 400 year old tradition and links with Loreto Sixth Form College and with Loreto schools and colleges both in the UK and worldwide.
"A truly diverse, welcoming and joy-filled school in which staff daily model the gospel values expressed by Mary Ward and deliver extraordinary care to each unique member of the community.” Section 48 Inspection March 2020
A small, friendly, inclusive, cohesive school where we get to know our students well, find out what they are good at and develop their talents “… a welcoming, caring and passionate school that really does know every child.” Parent View
Visitors tell us our students are calm and well-mannered and that our Catholic ethos pervades all that we do.
Arranging a visit to Loreto High School Chorlton
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@loretochorlton.manchester.sch.uk.
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