Deputy Headteacher

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 8UG

87 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
10 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 July 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 to L12

What skills and experience we're looking for

Following the promotion of the current Deputy Headteacher to Headship, the Governors at Sacred HeartCatholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and committed Catholic tothe post. The successful candidate will be ambitious for their own development as well as that of theschool.

This is an ideal opportunity for a practising Catholic, who is dynamic, forward thinking and creative, whocan join to join our hardworking and dedicated team to drive forward our journey of faith, love andacademic excellence.

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 and assessment throughout the school

● is an excellent communicator in a range of situations

● has the ability to motivate, support and inspire staff and pupils

What the school offers its staff

We can offer our new Deputy Headteacher:

● a happy, loving, 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 inpartnership 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

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.

We warmly invite you to visit our school to meet our happy, confident and enthusiastic pupils anddedicated staff. Visits can be arranged in September by contacting the school office on 0151 677 1091.

Applications must be made on a Senior Leadership CES application form, which can also be found on ourschool website along with supplementary forms. Completed application forms should be returned via emailto: schooloffice@sacredheart.wirral.sch.uk no later than 12 noon on Friday 10th October 2025.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 10th October 2025 at 12 noon

Shortlisting: Monday 13th October 2025

Lesson Observations: Monday 20th October 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd October 2025

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.