Deputy Headteacher (Secondment)

St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6RD

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  5 November 2025 at 11am

• Date listed

  20 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary to be discussed
• Additional allowances:

  Salary to be discussed

Deputy Headteacher (Secondment) job summary

St John Vianney Catholic Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team on a secondment basis. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to contribute to the ongoing development of our vibrant, inclusive, and faith driven school community. This is an ideal opportunity for a current member of a schools Senior Leadership Team who is potentially preparing for headship or seeking further progression and experience in a 2 form entry school.

Duration:
Secondment for two terms.

Main Purpose of the Role:
Uphold and promote the Catholic ethos and values in all aspects of school life
Support the Headteacher in the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school.
Lead on key areas of school improvement including maths and curriculum development.
Represent the Headteacher at meetings and deputise as required due to the Headteacher leading the English Hub.
Foster a culture of high expectations, inclusion, and safeguarding for all pupils.

Key Responsibilities:
Be an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the formulation and review of the school’s Mission Statement, Development Plan and policies.
Manage staff and resources effectively to achieve school aims and objectives.
Monitor and evaluate progress towards school improvement targets.
Lead on delegated areas such as curriculum, pastoral care and behaviour according to school priorities.
Promote positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community.

Person Specification:
Practising Catholic with a clear commitment to the values and teachings of the Catholic Church.
Proven experience in school leadership, at Deputy Head or Assistant Head level.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, and develop staff and pupils.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Safeguarding Statement:
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS and any other statutorily required clearance.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit an expression of interest no longer than a side of A4 by the 5th November 2025.

Please email this to clare.evans@sjvprimary.co.uk, and please get in contact if you have any questions or wish to arrange a visit.

Applicants only need to complete a shortened application rather than a full application. Please refer to the attached user guide document for relevant parts of your shortened application.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out. For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

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 St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 458 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-vianney-s-catholic-primary-school-blackpool

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