Senior Assistant Headteacher
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2ER13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
16 October 2025 at 1pm
Date listed
2 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £55,747.00 - £61,534.00 Annually (Actual) L4-L8
Senior Assistant Headteacher job summary
St Mary’s Catholic Primary Academy
Reflecting the love and faith of Mary in all that we do.
Senior Assistant Headteacher
Permanent (L4 - L8)
Start Date: January 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 Senior Assistant 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 Senior Assistant 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 Senior Assistant Headteacher who: -
Has 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. Application forms and further details are available on Mynewterm.
Closing Date: 16
th
October 2025 at 12pm Interviews: W/C 20th October 2025.Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)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
School location
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