Deputy Headteacher
Latchford St James CofE Primary School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1AP10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
14 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
26 February 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: 0.6 Teaching commitment in a year group TBC on appointment
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L5 - L10
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Deputy Headteacher we are looking for will:
- Be passionate about helping all children succeed and see the potential in every one of them.
- Be deeply committed to upholding and promoting the Christian vision, mission, and values that define our school.
- Possess the knowledge and skills to effectively monitor, evaluate, and lead whole school improvement, with a particular focus on teaching, learning and standards of attainment.
- Understand the vital role of a Church of England school within its community and embrace the opportunity to live out Gospel values in their daily life.
- Support, inspire, and empower our teaching staff to bring out the best in their practice.
- Build strong, positive relationships with colleagues, children, and the wider community, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and commitment.
- Share our unwavering commitment to safeguarding, welfare, and the wellbeing of all children and staff.
The Deputy Headteacher we are looking for will:
- Be passionate about helping all children succeed and see the potential in every one of them.
- Be deeply committed to upholding and promoting the Christian vision, mission, and values that define our school.
- Possess the knowledge and skills to effectively monitor, evaluate, and lead whole school improvement, with a particular focus on teaching, learning and standards of attainment.
- Understand the vital role of a Church of England school within its community and embrace the opportunity to live out Gospel values in their daily life.
- Support, inspire, and empower our teaching staff to bring out the best in their practice.
- Build strong, positive relationships with colleagues, children, and the wider community, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and commitment.
- Share our unwavering commitment to safeguarding, welfare, and the wellbeing of all children and staff.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer you:
- A warm, welcoming school with enthusiastic children who care deeply about their school.
- A dedicated and passionate team of staff who are committed to making a difference for our children.
- An environment that is rich in Christian values, where we aim to reflect our faith in everything we do.
- A supportive space where you can continue to grow both personally and professionally.
Further details about the role
The full application pack, including the required diocesan application form, is available from the school website following this link:
Closing date for application & shortlisting: 14th March 2025 9am
Interview Date: Thursday 20th March 2025
Visits to the school are welcomed and the dates are below.
Visit 1 & 2: Tuesday 4th March 9.30am & 4pm
Visit 3: Friday 7th March 9.30am
Visit 4: Monday 10th March 4pm
To arrange a visit contact Mrs Paula Singleton using the email address: Latchford_primary@sch.warrington.gov.uk
Paula is our office manager and will be the first point of contact for any further information.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to latchford_primary@sch.warrington.gov.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Latchford St James CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 184 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- latchford_primary@sch.warrington.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01925634967
Latchford St James CE Primary School is a single form entry primary school on the doorstep of Warrington town centre. We offer a nurturing and caring environment for our diverse community where every individual child is celebrated for who they are. Our amazing staff are committed to providing the best education possible for our fantastic children
Arranging a visit to Latchford St James CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email latchford_primary@sch.warrington.gov.uk.
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