Deputy Headteacher

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4PQ

38 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 January 2026

Job details

Job role: Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time: Full time, Permanent
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Group 2 Leadership Payscale 5-9

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a dynamic, visionary and inspiring person who:

Is a practising Catholic and will actively support and further develop the Catholic ethos of the school through personal and professional example.
Will work closely with the Headteacher to further our shared vision and intent for the school.
Will provide both educational and pastoral leadership.
Has high expectations of pupils, colleagues and themself.
Will take a key role in monitoring and evaluating the performance and achievements of the school and act on the outcomes.

Is an excellent classroom practitioner, with high expectations for our children’s attainment and behaviour.
Will be able to demonstrate that they are a creative and highly effective classroom teacher with the ability to create a stimulating learning environment

Enjoys motivating and enthusing others.
Is passionate about children’s learning.
Possesses energy and enthusiasm and the commitment to making a difference
Is keen to keep up-to-date with current education initiatives and be proactive when managing change.
Has excellent communication, management and interpersonal skills.

Will be committed to raising standards within a broad and balanced curriculum
Has the ability to foster positive relationships with children, parents, staff and governors
Will be flexible, hard-working and with a good sense of fun

What the school offers its staff

St Peter’s School Community will offer you:

A caring Catholic school ethos

Well behaved, enthusiastic, happy and caring children who are keen to learn.
A friendly and hardworking team of staff and governors who have high expectations of themselves and others.
Excellent level of TA support
Supportive parents
A warm and welcoming environment where each individual is valued and relationships are strong.
A chance to make a significant contribution to the future achievement and continued success of our school.
A commitment to your continuing professional development and your personal career aspirations.

Outstanding gradings in Ofsted April 2024 and CSI March 25

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.