Deputy Headteacher

St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L26 0XR

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 February 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-Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: School Leadership Range L4-L9 £55,746-£63,070

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• An understanding of the role of Deputy Headteacher and work in partnership with colleagues, parents, governors, external agencies and the wider school community.
• An ability to build warm, positive and inclusive relationships with all stakeholders
• Is a strategic thinker, able to lead, inspire and motivate both staff and pupils.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills to inspire children and colleagues.
• Outstanding classroom teaching and effective assessment procedures.
• A secure understanding of SEND provision and procedures.

Effective leadership experience and a commitment to drive school improvement.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A caring and safe school with a warm and nurturing ethos routed in the Catholic faith. ‘All members of St. Mark’s

Catholic Primary School understand and embrace the distinctive Catholic identity and mission of the school.

This is a school where pupils truly live their mission statement to Love, Learn, Laugh and Achieve’. CSI May 2024.

• An opportunity to develop and enhance your skills and experience whilst working with the Headteacher

to forge an effective and dynamic leadership team.

• A happy, friendly and welcoming community with a positive and caring Catholic ethos.
• Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and achieve ‘In lessons pupils listen attentively to their teacher.

They learn without interruptions’ Ofsted October 2024.

• A commitment to your wellbeing and professional development.
• A supportive Governing Body committed to the ongoing success of the school.

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.

2. DHT-Job-Description.docx - 1.77 MB (opens in new tab)

3. DHT-Person-Specification.docx - 1.64 MB (opens in new tab)

1. Advert DHT StMarks March 26.docx - 157 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Mark's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 226 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mark's Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: gill.holt@knowsley.gov.uk
• Phone number: 0151 288 8910
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mark-s-catholic-primary-school-liverpool

The Governing Body of St. Mark’s Catholic Primary School wish to invite applications from outstanding and inspirational practising Catholic teachers, with proven leadership and management skills, to play a pivotal role as Deputy Headteacher in our wonderful school. This is an exciting challenge for someone who can show commitment to maintaining and developing our Catholic ethos and work closely with our Headteacher to drive school improvement.

Arranging a visit to St Mark's Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gill.holt@knowsley.gov.uk.

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