Deputy Headteacher

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5BL

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2027

• Closing date

  3 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £60,619.00 - £66,956.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership SCP 6 - 10

Deputy Headteacher job summary

To support the Headteacher in contributing to the strategic direction and development of the school and the development, implementation and monitoring of school improvement plans, based on school self-evaluation. To support the strategic development and operational management of the curriculum provision to reflect both school, local and national priorities ensuring that curriculum provision maximises the opportunities for student achievement.

To support the quality of pastoral provision that is offered to the students through the Behaviour Policy and Rewards and Sanctions system across the school.

To deputise in the absence of the headteacher and take a major role in the day-to-day running of the school.

The duties outlined in this Job Description are in addition to those covered by the latest School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and the National Teachers’ Standards.

The Board of Directors of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust, alongside The Governors of Holy Trinity RC Primary School, are seeking to recruit a dynamic and inspirational leader for our ambitious school, which is part of Romero Catholic Academy Trust. We wish to appoint a practising Catholic Deputy Headteacher with a strong personal faith and the vision and leadership to build and develop our school.

We can offer you:

A Board of Directors, and LGB who have high expectations in delivering the strategic direction of the school and are positive and supportive;

A stable and effective leadership team committed to setting and delivering ambitious goals;

A strong, supportive and dedicated staff team;

As part of the Trust, support from the Central team;

Committed pupils who are eager to learn, in an atmosphere where they all feel valued and respected;

The opportunity to make a real difference to lives of the pupils and community we serve;

The opportunity to play a pivotal role in achieving school improvement

If you feel you have the right skills and attributes we are looking for, then we will be delighted to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01282 613709 or bursar@holytrinityrc.lancs.sch.uk .

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 Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 126 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy website
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