Deputy Headteacher
St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3QE35 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
16 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £61,534.00 - £67,898.00 Annually (Actual)
Deputy Headteacher job summary
St Paulinus is a Catholic Primary Academy and part of the Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Multi-Academy Trust (BPSCAT) established by the Diocese of Leeds for Catholic Education in Kirklees and Calderdale.
St Paulinus is a friendly and caring learning community with wonderful pupils, serving the local Catholic community. Working alongside a newly appointed Headteacher we are seeking to appoint an empathetic, innovative and dedicated Deputy Headteacher to help lead our school 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 and co-ordinate Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in the school.
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, unique to the challenges faced with schools in disadvantaged areas
An experienced teacher and has experience 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 lead curriculum development with the Headteacher, be creative, inspirational and motivate staff and children alike
Able to lead strategic oversight and operational coordination of SEND and inclusion, fulfilling the statutory role of SENDCo
In return we can offer: -
A catholic community where the children are enthusiastic, keen and flourish in their learning
A supportive and dedicated team of staff who will respond and drive forward school improvement
Proactive academy council members who contribute positively to 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
Access to Health Assured, our Employee Assistance Programme, providing:
24/7 confidential helpline support
Counselling services
Legal and financial advice
Wellbeing resources and tools
Access to an online portal and app
Employee discounts and special offers at a wide range of high street retailers and services
St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to uphold a culture of vigilance and responsibility.
You are strongly encouraged to arrange a visit to the school. Appointments can be made by contacting Ms Elizabeth McDonagh, Headteacher on 01924 488282. The closing date is Midnight on Sunday 19th April 2026.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We
therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are subject
to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory enhanced criminal records with Barring
check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at
www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 383 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy website
School location
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