Deputy Headteacher

St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2PZ

11 days remaining to apply

Closing date
1 May 2026 at 1pm
Date listed
20 April 2026

Job details

Job role: Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £57,137.00 - £64,691.00 Annually (FTE)

Deputy Headteacher job summary

To support the Headteacher in contributing to the strategic direction and development of the school and the development, implementation and monitoring of school improvement plans, based on school self-evaluation. To support the strategic development and operational management of the curriculum provision to reflect both school, local and national priorities ensuring that curriculum provision maximises the opportunities for student achievement.

To support the quality of pastoral provision that is offered to the students through the Behaviour Policy and Rewards and Sanctions system across the school.

To deputise in the absence of the headteacher and take a major role in the day-to-day running of the school.

The duties outlined in this Job Description are in addition to those covered by the latest School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and the National Teachers’ Standards.

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

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.