Deputy Headteacher
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 7DU33 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
17 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L8-L12
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a candidate who:
- has a clear understanding of, and vision for, education in a Catholic school
- has a commitment and passion to raise standards for all children
- is an inspirational leader, who demonstrates outstanding teaching and learning
- can successfully lead curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment and attendance throughout the school
- is an excellent communicator in a range of situations
- has the ability to motivate, support and inspire staff and pupils, develop and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer our new Deputy Headteacher:
- a happy, nurturing, secure environment which celebrates the Catholic faith and ethos, where faith and learning are intertwined and built on the teachings of Jesus
- happy, confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and display exemplary behaviour
- a dedicated, supportive and hard-working family of teachers and support staff working in partnership with active and supportive governors who have high aspirations for all pupils
- a commitment to your wellbeing and professional development.
Further information about the job
Following the promotion of the current Deputy Headteacher to Headship, after Acting up in the role for a period of 2 years, the Governors at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and committed Catholic to the post. The successful candidate will be ambitious for their own development as well as that of the school.
This is an ideal opportunity for a practising Catholic, who is dynamic, forward thinking and creative, who can join our hardworking and dedicated team to drive forward our journey of faith, love, academic excellence and personal development.
We warmly invite you to visit our school to meet our happy, confident and enthusiastic pupils and dedicated staff. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and will take place on Wednesday 8th January 2026 at 1.30pm and Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 4.30pm. Please contact the school office on 0151 652 8454 to reserve a place.
Applications must be made on a Senior Leadership CES application form, which can also be found on our school website along with supplementary forms. Completed application forms should be returned via email to: dyers@holycross.wirral.sch.uk no later than 9am on Monday 19th January 2026.
- Closing Date for applications: 9am on Monday 19th January 2026
- Shortlisting: Monday 19th January 2026
- Lesson Observations: Thursday 22nd January 2026
- Interviews: Monday 26th January 2026
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.
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About Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 181 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- dyers@holycross.wirral.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0151 652 8454
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a one-form entry primary school, smaller than the average-sized primary, with 188 pupils currently on roll. Pupil numbers have steadily increased over the past three years and continue to rise, reflecting the school’s growing reputation within the local community.
A very high proportion of pupils, 84% are eligible for Pupil Premium funding. This level of disadvantage shapes much of the school’s work and informs its strong focus on inclusion, pastoral care and targeted support to ensure that all pupils are able to achieve well and thrive both academically and socially.
Arranging a visit to Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dyers@holycross.wirral.sch.uk.
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