41 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    12 April 2027

  • Closing date

    23 December 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    11 November 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Deputy headteacher

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Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

L5-L10 (Fringe)

Deputy Headteacher job summary

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER 

Leadership Pay Range L5-L10 (Fringe)

To start : 12th April 2027

Full time with 4 day Teaching Commitment. 

All Saints Catholic Academy Trust and St Dominic Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated team at our outstanding school. This post combines leadership and teaching responsibilities (two full days in year 6 and PPA cover in Year 3 and Year 5). 

Please note that as per Diocesan guidelines and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales , there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that this post be filled by a practising Catholic, and a Priest’s reference will be sought in advance of shortlisting.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is a practising Catholic who is committed to supporting the ethos and vision of our school 

• An aspiring leader who will challenge, inspire and drive school improvement to achieve the best outcomes for pupils 

• Has experience in leading and managing areas of school development 

• Is outstanding in their classroom practice and achievement, having high expectations of themselves, colleagues and children 

• Believes in the importance of effective teamwork and a collaborative approach, and is able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and build supportive relationships with colleagues 

• Is invested in our school and is able to make a positive impact 

• Has experience of whole school day to day operations 

• Is a resilient individual and a positive role model for both staff and pupils 

• Is flexible, has excellent people skills and shows initiative 

What the school offers its staff:

• A forward thinking, thriving Catholic school that is passionate about children’s learning 

• Children who are extremely proud of their school, motivated and are a delight to teach 

• A supportive community of staff, governors and parents 

• Opportunities for ongoing Professional Development. 

• A good work-life balance and a flexible approach to supporting each member of our team. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.  

To arrange an appointment, please contact the school office.

We reserve the right to close the advert or call suitable candidates for interview earlier than the planned interview date.

Closing date:  Monday 4th January 2027 - 9am

Shortlisting:  Tuesday 5th January 2027

Interviews to be held on: Thursday 14th January 2027

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.
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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

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About St Dominic Catholic Primary School

Organisation type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
232 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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Website
St Dominic Catholic Primary School website
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