Deputy Headteacher

Saint Paul's Catholic High School, Manchester, M23 2YS

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  10 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  9 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £84,699.00 - £93,424.00 Annually (Actual) L21 -25

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a committed and practising Catholic Deputy Headteacher to join Saint Paul’s Catholic High School. Working closely with the Headteacher, the Local Governing Body, and wider stakeholders, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future vision and continued development of both the school and the Trust.

Saint Paul’s has enjoyed a sustained period of success and stability, becoming one of the most oversubscribed schools in the city. Outcomes rose significantly last year and are expected to improve again, while suspensions continue to fall year-on-year. Attendance is now in line with national figures and continues to strengthen. We remain committed to refining our curriculum and further enhancing teaching and learning to ensure our young people receive the very best education and outcomes.

With a highly skilled Senior Leadership Team already in place, we welcome applications from candidates with a strong background in delivering high‑quality, inclusive education, as well as those with expertise in safeguarding and/or SEND. Above all, we are seeking a leader with ambition, resilience, and exceptional pastoral commitment—someone who believes our students deserve the very best we can offer and is ready to help them thrive.

It is a requirement of this role to be a practising Catholic and there will be Diocesan representation on the interview panel. Applicants are also advised to read the Guidance on securing a Faith Reference in Section J of the Person Specification.

The main duties of the role are:

• Assist the Headteacher in leading and managing the school

• Support and represent the Headteacher at meetings as and when required

• Undertake the professional duties of the Headteacher during his/her absence

• Be able to work in successful partnership with the Headteacher and support the Trust’s vision for raising standards across the school

The successful candidate will:

• Be a practising and committed Catholic role model for everyone within our community and able to articulate a clear vision for Catholic education
• Be an exemplary teacher by endorsing and following the agreed school and Trust policies
• Have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills and have the ability to build happy teams in school and with external parties
• Have proven leadership skills within secondary education and experience of leading school improvement
• Demonstrate an ambitious drive for each child within the school to succeed in all aspects of their lives
• Have strong moral and ethical principles and values
• Be enthusiastic and motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and, of course, have a good sense of humour.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• A caring, happy school with a strong Catholic ethos
• Friendly and committed staff who are supportive and open to new ideas
• Close links and group support from other schools in this forward-thinking Catholic multi-academy trust at this exciting time in our development
• Opportunity to provide school to school support and to work in other schools where necessary
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training.
• Entry into a competitive pension scheme
• A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:
• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
• A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
• Flu vaccination clinics
• Eyecare Vouchers

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school and meet with the CEO. Please contact recruitment@corpuschristitrust.co.uk to make arrangements.

If you would like to apply for the position, you should complete the application form which is available at ‘Apply Now’ by visiting . You will need to read the notes to applicants privacy notice, job description and person specification. In the supporting statement provide evidence of your suitability for the role. Please read Section G and H of the person specification to ensure your supporting statement is structured according to the criteria.

The Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references, satisfactory online/social media checks and appropriate overseas checks and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

The Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.

Applicants are advised that schools and colleges designated with a religious character in England and Wales are permitted by law to require certain posts to be filled by practising Catholics or individuals who hold a Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies. Where it is not a requirement of the role to be a practising Catholic, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

Please note CVs and agency referrals will not be accepted

Please note that whilst the successful candidate will be appointed to a particular school within the Trust, the Trust reserves the right to deploy staff at any of its schools depending on need, where agreement is reached with all parties.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Saint Paul's Catholic High School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 952 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Saint Paul's Catholic High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saint-paul-s-catholic-high-school

“Saint Paul’s is a welcoming and supportive community. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs. Pupils achieve well,” report the Ofsted inspectors who recently visited Saint Paul’s Catholic High School in Wythenshawe. The school has just received a good report following the visit of Ofsted inspectors to the school.

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