Deputy Headteacher

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2JS

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 February 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  7 January 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: Monday to Friday, Term time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L6 - L13

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a Deputy Headteacher who:

• is a practising Catholic, committed to the ethos and vision of Catholic education and can nurture faith and spirituality
• is an outstanding class teacher, passionate in developing high standards and striving for excellence
• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• has the ability to lead, motivate and inspire staff and children to achieve the highest standards
• has experience of strategic planning and leadership

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Unique and incredible children.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

A chance to make a significant impact on the lives of our pupils

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.

Deputy Headteacher Job Description.docx - 127 KB (opens in new tab)

Deputy Headteacher Person Specification.docx - 164 KB (opens in new tab)

Deputy Head, Advert Jan 2026.docx - 73 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 338 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: danacoura@stjosephs.cheshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01606 668790
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy-winsford

St. Joseph's is a thriving Catholic Community. We have:
• happy and well-motivated children who enjoy learning
• a dedicated, friendly and supportive staff team who have high expectations of themselves and each other
• the support of parents within a thriving parish community
• governors who have the best interests of the children at heart and effectively support and challenge our school.

Arranging a visit to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email danacoura@stjosephs.cheshire.sch.uk.

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