Deputy Headteacher

The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2BT

48 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  24 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £60,144.00 - £66,368.00 Annually (Actual)

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Thank you for your interest in the post of Deputy Headteacher at The Willows Catholic Primary School.

This is an important appointment for our school. We are proud of what we have achieved and ambitious about what comes next. We are seeking a leader who combines professionalism with warmth, clarity and a strong faith commitment, ready to play a central role in shaping the next stage of our development.

The Willows is a Catholic school where faith underpins our values, relationships and expectations, while high standards drive our academic work. We aim to develop confident, respectful pupils who achieve well and contribute positively to their community. Our staff are dedicated and reflective, our governors are supportive and well informed, and our families value the strong partnership we work hard to maintain.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher with excellent communication skills, someone who can articulate a clear vision, listen carefully to others and build trust across the whole school community. The successful candidate will be confident leading staff, coaching colleagues and holding others to account with fairness and consistency. They will understand that strong leadership requires both strategic thinking and visible presence.

A key aspect of this role is the leadership of behaviour. You will demonstrate a proven track record of securing excellent standards of behaviour through clear systems, consistent expectations and strong relationships with pupils and families. You will support staff to manage behaviour confidently, address issues decisively and ensure that every classroom remains focused on learning. At the same time, you will promote a culture of respect, responsibility and inclusion, recognising the individual needs of pupils while maintaining high standards for all.

The Deputy Headteacher will work closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body to drive school improvement, using assessment information, leading curriculum development and ensuring that teaching remains consistently strong. This role requires resilience and the ability to balance strategic oversight with day-to-day operational leadership.

If you are ambitious, committed to high standards and ready to make a significant contribution to a strong Catholic school community, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Please refer to the application pack for the job description, person specification and further details.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:

DBS
Medical clearance
Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications: Monday 13th April 2026 - midday
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 6th / Thursday 7th May 2026

Post Details:
Salary: Leadership Scale L7 to L11
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Required: 1st September 2026

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

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

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 The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-willows-catholic-primary-school-kirkham-preston

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