Deputy Headteacher

St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2ER

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Sept 2-26

• Closing date

  12 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £55,747.00 - £61,543.00 Annually (Actual) L4-L8

Deputy Headteacher job summary

St Mary’s Catholic Primary Academy
Reflecting the love and faith of Mary in all that we do.
Part of the Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Academy Trust

Deputy Headteacher

Permanent (L4 - L8)

Start Date: September 2026

St Mary’s Catholic Primary Academy in Halifax is part of the Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Multi-Academy Trust (BPSCAT) established by the Diocese of Leeds for Catholic Education in Calderdale and Kirklees.

We are hoping to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Catholic Deputy Headteacher with excellent leadership, management and interpersonal skills to join our popular school enjoying a good reputation locally and serving a richly diverse and inclusive community. With a committed staff and senior leadership team the newly appointed Deputy Headteacher will continue to prioritise the whole child and their learning to further develop the progress made with the curriculum.

We wish to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who is: -

A practising Catholic with high expectations to develop the academic and spiritual life of the school

Able to model teaching and learning and inspire, motivate and occasionally challenge adults and children to ensure they reach their full potential

An experienced teacher and has taught in all phases of primary education

Values working with other professionals and school leaders within our Trust

Able to evidence sustained improvement and middle leadership experience in schools of similar challenging circumstances

Able to drive curriculum development with the Headteacher, be creative, inspirational and motivate staff and children alike

In return we can offer: -

A catholic community where the children are enthusiastic, keen and flourish in their learning

A supportive and dedicated SLT who have influenced and driven forwards school improvement

Proactive academy council members who contribute positively to all elements of school life

The opportunity to build on our partnerships with the Parish, Trust Academies and the wider local community

Increased possibilities to develop your skills within our Trust and with key professionals

A school where you will transform lives of the children we serve and their families with goodness and love

St Mary’s Catholic Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

You are warmly encouraged to arrange a visit to the school. Appointments can be made by contacting Mrs Maseela on 01422 362365. Applications can be made via www.mynewterm.com

Closing Date: Friday 12th December 2025 at 12pm Interviews: W/C 15th December

2025.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 287 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-academy-halifax

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