Deputy Headteacher

Christ The King Catholic Academy, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7FG

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January 2026 or sooner

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £64,690.00 - £71,329.00 Annually (Actual)

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Thank you for your interest in the role of Deputy Headteacher at Christ the King Catholic Academy.

Christ the King is a founder school in the Trust. The school serves its families and pupils with dedication and commitment to ensure that our pupils feel safe, part of our school family and that they are well equipped to make the very best of their God-given talents.

Our Catholic identity is the foundation of all that we do. It is at the heart of our children's spiritual and moral development, with our mission strapline, "Believe, Belong, Become!", reflecting the school's commitment to helping every child flourish.

As we enter an exciting new chapter at CTK, we are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher who will play a pivotal role in shaping this next phase of our school's development.

We are looking for an inspirational and committed leader who is passionate about Catholic education, dedicated to securing the very best opportunities for every child, and eager to make a significant contribution to both the strategic and day-to-day leadership of the school.

Working alongside leaders and governors, this role offers a rare opportunity to help shape the future direction of Christ the King while building on the strong foundations already in place.

The successful candidate will be Trust employed and will support the Headteacher and wider leadership team in leading teaching and learning, inclusion, behaviour and whole school improvement.

This role would suit an experienced Deputy Headteacher or an ambitious leader ready for the next step.

We are seeking a leader who:
Is an excellent classroom practitioner with leadership experience
Has a clear understanding of school improvement and safeguarding
Can inspire, support and challenge staff effectively
Is committed to collaborative working across a Trust

In return we can offer:
Strong leadership support and mentoring
Opportunities to work collaboratively across schools
Professional development and leadership progression
A Trust culture that values people, wellbeing and ambition

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit Christ the King and experience first-hand the warmth, ambition and sense of belonging that make our community so special.

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to make a positive contribution, we look forward to learning more about you and would welcome an application from you.

Please refer to the application pack for the job description, person specification and further details.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
DBS
Medical clearance
Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd July 2026 - midday
Shortlisting date: Monday 6th July 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 14th July 2026

Post Details:
Salary: Leadership Scale L10 to L14
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Required: 1st January 2026 or sooner

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

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors.

All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

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 Christ The King Catholic Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 243 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Christ The King Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/christ-the-king-catholic-academy

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