Deputy Headteacher
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3HJ19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027 or sooner
Closing date
8 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- NA
Pay scale
- L6-L11
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who:
- Can communicate the school’s vision compellingly and support the Headteacher’s strategic leadership
- Has the vision, passion and ability to lead, inspire and motivate all members of our school community to ensure they achieve their full potential.
- Is an outstanding teacher who inspires children and is able to share exemplary practice across the whole school.
- Is creative, forward thinking and has proven experience in leading and managing areas of school development.
- Has the ability to build excellent relationships with pupils, families, staff, governors, the parish and the wider community
- Will promote values that maintain a disciplined, orderly school with a caring Catholic ethos.
- Will be responsible for TAs and their appraisals
The post holder will be an outstanding practitioner who is committed to raising standards for all learners. They will ensure that teaching is of the highest standard in
order to secure the continued success of our school in providing the best opportunities for all children. This is a reserved post for a practicing Catholic.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- Happy, well-behaved children who enjoy coming to school and are eager to learn and full of potential.
- Friendly, dedicated and professional staff.
- A highly committed Governing Board focused on securing an exciting future for our school.
- A strong commitment to your professional growth and leadership development.
- Excellent collaborative networks within the Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.
- A welcoming school with a strong community spirit.
- A supportive body of parents.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 303 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sbm@stalbans.cheshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01625 425905
At St Alban's we strive to achieve the very best outcomes for every learner so that they reach their full potential. We have a clear vision of excellence and a strong, personal Catholic faith which inspires staff, children and parents.
Arranging a visit to St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@stalbans.cheshire.sch.uk.
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