Deputy Headteacher
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September
Closing date
18 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
2 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L20-L24
What skills and experience we're looking for
Salary: L20-L24
Start Date: September
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping
Headteacher: Mrs F. Cessford
St. Bede's Catholic School & Byron Sixth Form College is a thriving Catholic secondary and sixth form college with high ambitions for every young person. We are seeking an inspirational and committed Catholic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Deputy Headteacher for Quality of Education, helping to drive our continued journey toward excellence.
The successful candidate will lead the school’s approach to curriculum, teaching and learning, and academic standards, ensuring these align with our Catholic mission and high expectations. We are looking for a practising Catholic with a strong track record in leadership, teaching and using data to inform decisions. The successful candidate will have a secure understanding of evidence‑informed pedagogy and curriculum design, and the ability to inspire staff and students with clarity and purpose. We offer a supportive Catholic community, engaged students, and meaningful opportunities to contribute to the school’s strategic direction, alongside strong professional development and leadership support.
St. Bede's Catholic School & Byron Sixth Form College is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-six Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.
All application documentsshould be fully completed and submitted by email toRecruitment@st-bedes.orgby 9am onWednesday18thFebruary 2026. Applications Forms are required and CV’s will not be accepted.
Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.For any enquiries regarding this role, or the arrange a visit, please contact Emma Vasey, Business Lead viaevasey@st-bedes.orgor0191 587 6221.
Shortlisting will take place onMonday 2ndMarch 2026,and interviews will be held onFriday6thMarch 2026.
Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
What the school offers its staff
- Teachers Pension Scheme
- Commitment to national terms and conditions for all staff in line with the Bishop’s memorandum of understanding for Catholic schools
- High Quality Professional Development opportunities
- Career progression across the Trust
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Being part of the school community and a member of a successful team
- Workload Charter
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.
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)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 937 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- Recruitment@st-bedes.org
At St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College we aim to deliver world class education. We are a rapidly expanding Roman Catholic school with 918 students aged 11-18 years. Our workload charter sets the tone for what we stand for as a Trust and sets out our commitment in relation to staff workload and wellbeing. This supports our overall mission of creating: Better Schools, Better Communities and Better Futures in Christ.
St Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.
Arranging a visit to St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Recruitment@st-bedes.org.
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