Deputy Headteacher

St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4BT

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 April 2026

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: 1 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L5 - L9 (£57,137 - £63,070)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St George’s is looking for an inspirational and highly effective practising Catholic to join our very successful team as Deputy Headteacher. We offer the opportunity to work in a high quality, vibrant and caring environment where we share a rich vision for our pupils and for the communities in which we work.

We are looking for a strong, dynamic and inspirational leader who:

• Has a commitment to Catholic education and would play an active role in the community and parish of St George’s;

• Promotes high expectations and will help our children to thrive in a culture that builds resilience and instil a sense of pride in what they achieve;

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner who motivates and inspires children and staff;

• Makes a positive contribution to the vision and leadership of the school, helping to shape the school’s future and ensure that all stakeholders are enabled to contribute effectively to the progress and development of the school;

• Is creative, forward thinking and has proven experience in leading and managing areas of school development;

• Is an excellent communicator, with good interpersonal and organisational skills, able to confidently deputise for the Headteacher;

• Can form a strong partnership with all levels of leadership at the school and with other leaders within the Trust.

What the school offers its staff

St George’s Catholic Primary School is a vibrant school that is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools with two sixth forms. NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy Trusts in the UK with more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff.

The Trust offers:

• A Supportive Network: A strong, mission-led ethos supported by a dedicated Trust Board and local governors.

• Exceptional Talent: Work alongside highly experienced colleagues who are committed to the highest standards.

• Growth & Progression: Unrivalled professional development opportunities and a clear pathway for career progression across the Trust.

• A Joyful Environment: Happy, enthusiastic, and friendly pupils who are a credit to their families and the parish.
  

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.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SGEO038 Deputy Headteacher - St George's Catholic Primary School - Closing Date 8.5.26.pdf - 4.63 MB (opens in new tab)

About St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 217 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@npcat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01904 806192
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-george-s-catholic-primary-school-a-catholic-voluntary-academy-york

Arranging a visit to St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@npcat.org.uk.

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