Deputy Headteacher
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L25 2RW17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 April 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
Pay scale
- L7 - L12
What skills and experience we're looking for
We wish to appoint:
§ a committed leader with a strong, lived faith and deep commitment to Catholic Education and the Catholic ethos of the school
§ a driven and motivated practitioner with a proven track record of school improvement
§ a person who values all children as individuals and ensures that all children are confident and able to achieve their full potential
§ a leader and innovator who encourages, enthuses and motivates the whole school community through excellent communication, interpersonal skills, high expectation and ambition for all
§ someone who will maintain and develop the partnerships between our school, our parents and carers, our Parish, Archdiocese, Local Authority and the wider community
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
§ a caring and encouraging environment for learning, underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos
§ strong support from a highly effective and supportive Governing Body
§ happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
§ supportive and caring staff who are fully committed to further raising standards in the classroom
§ strong and established links within the local parish
§ good opportunities for continuous professional development
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 220 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- ourladyp-ao@ourlady-pri.liverpool.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0151 487 9301
Arranging a visit to Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ourladyp-ao@ourlady-pri.liverpool.sch.uk.
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