Deputy Headteacher
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 4DA16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
5 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £57,137.00 - £63,070.00 Annually (Actual)
Deputy Headteacher job summary
Deputy Headteacher
Grade/SCP: Leadership Group L5 to L9 - £57,137 - £63,070
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Are you a passionate and dedicated leader ready to make a lasting impact in education? St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust invites applications for the role of Deputy Headteacher at English Martyr's Catholic Voluntary Academy, a vibrant school where excellence and faith come together to nurture the potential of every child.
The Role
We are seeking an inspirational Deputy Headteacher who will work closely with the Headteacher and Trust leadership team to provide strategic and operational leadership. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our school and its community.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Headteacher in the leadership and management of the school, upholding our Catholic ethos and values.
- Drive improvements in teaching, learning, and assessment, ensuring outstanding outcomes for all students.
- Lead on curriculum design and development
- Develop and implement strategies to promote staff development and well-being.
- Build and sustain effective relationships with pupils, parents, staff, governors, and the wider community.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a practising Catholic with a deep understanding of and commitment to the teachings and mission of the Catholic Church. You will be an experienced leader, passionate about making a difference in students' lives and able to inspire and motivate those around you.
Essential Criteria:
- Proven experience in a leadership role within education.
- A strong track record of improving student outcomes.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to upholding the Catholic ethos of the school.
Application Process
To apply, please complete an online application via https://www.srscmat.co.uk/work-with-us/vacancies/
Visits and Informal Discussions
Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school or arrange an informal discussion with the Headteacher, Gemma Ellis. Please contact the school office on 0115 9733209 to arrange this.
Join us on this exciting journey of educational excellence and faith formation. Be the leader who inspires change and shapes futures.
The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.
Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?
A summary of our fantastic benefits are as follows:
- Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
- Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
- Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases
- Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk
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Further information about the job
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 246 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy website
School location
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