Deputy Headteacher

Holy Family Catholic Academy, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5JF

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 September 2026

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
• Full time equivalent salary: £57,137 to £63,070 (pay award pending)

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Deputy Headteacher

Holy Family Catholic Academy, Platt Bridge

Leadership Scale L5 to L9 (£57,137 to £63,070 per annum, pay award pending)

Full Time | Permanent

Called to Lead. Inspired to Serve. Committed to Excellence.

Holy Family Catholic Academy is seeking an exceptional, ambitious and practising Catholic leader to join our dedicated team as Deputy Headteacher.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced senior leader to help shape the next chapter of our school's journey, working alongside the Headteacher to provide outstanding leadership, drive school improvement and ensure every child flourishes academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally.

At Holy Family, Christ is at the centre of everything we do. As part of St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust, we are proud of our strong faith ethos, caring community and unwavering commitment to providing the very best education for our children. We are looking for a leader who shares our vision, values and determination to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people and their families.

About the Role

As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a pivotal strategic leadership role across the academy, supporting the Headteacher in delivering an ambitious vision for excellence. You will lead on curriculum development, quality of education, safeguarding and school improvement, while inspiring staff and pupils to achieve their very best.

The successful candidate will:

Support the Headteacher in providing strategic leadership and operational management to secure outstanding outcomes for all pupils.

Lead the development of an ambitious, inclusive and knowledge-rich curriculum that enables all pupils to flourish.

Drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning and pupil achievement through effective monitoring, evaluation and professional development.

Serve as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the welfare, wellbeing and safety of all pupils remain paramount.

Deputise for the Headteacher when required, ensuring effective day-to-day leadership and management of the academy.

Lead, motivate and develop staff, fostering a positive, collaborative and high-performing culture.

Use evidence-informed practice and data analysis to raise standards and close attainment gaps.

Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, governors, parish communities, Trust colleagues and the wider community.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Is a practising Catholic with a strong commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church.

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has a successful track record of leadership within a primary school setting.

Has proven experience of raising standards and driving school improvement.

Can demonstrate a positive impact on teaching, learning, behaviour and pupil outcomes.

Has experience of leading whole-school initiatives and empowering staff to excel.

Possesses a deep understanding of curriculum design, assessment and effective teaching and learning.

Has a strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Is an inspirational communicator with the ability to motivate, influence and develop others.

Has the vision, resilience and determination to help every child achieve their God-given potential.

Why Join Holy Family Catholic Academy?

Holy Family Catholic Academy is a welcoming and nurturing school community where faith, ambition and opportunity come together.

We offer:

A warm, inclusive and values-driven Catholic ethos.

Happy, enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn and succeed.

Dedicated and supportive staff who are committed to continuous improvement.

A strong partnership with St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

Opportunities for collaboration, professional growth and leadership development.

A culture where staff wellbeing is valued and celebrated.

The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families within our community.

This role would suit an experienced Assistant Headteacher seeking the next step in their leadership journey or an established Deputy Headteacher looking for a new and exciting challenge within a thriving Catholic school community.

Visits to Holy Family Catholic Academy

We warmly welcome and encourage prospective candidates to visit our school. There is no better way to experience the unique ethos, strong sense of community and warm family atmosphere that makes Holy Family Catholic Academy such a special place to work and learn.

To arrange a visit, please contact the School Office on 01942 204365 or email office@holyfamily.sjcmat.co.uk.

We would be delighted to show you around and share why Holy Family is a wonderful place to lead, grow and make a difference.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rebecca Crawley, Headteacher, at rcrawley@holyfamily.sjcmat.co.uk.

Join Us

This is more than a leadership role. It is an opportunity to shape the future of a thriving Catholic school, nurture faith, inspire excellence and make a profound difference to the lives of children and families.

Come and see for yourself why Holy Family Catholic Academy is such a special place, where children flourish, staff are valued and Christ is truly at the centre of all we do.

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

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.

About Holy Family Catholic Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 228 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Holy Family Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-family-catholic-academy

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