Deputy Headteacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

We want someone who:

• Has a clear vision for how to further improve the quality of teaching and learning across the school and be a key driver in this process
• Is a highly motivated and inspirational teacher with a successful track record in working with children with a wide range of educational needs
• Is a strategic thinker, able to lead, inspire and motivate both staff and pupils
• Can demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
• Can build warm, positive and inclusive relationships with all staff, pupils and parents
• Is committed to making a difference to the lives and achievements of all pupils at St Michael's. We would particularly welcome candidates who have experience in driving inclusion across the school.

What the school offers its staff

The school community of St Michael's can offer a caring and safe school with a warm and nurturing ethos, rooted in the Catholic faith, along with:

• A supportive, dedicated and forward thinking Leadership Team that challenges itself every day to make a difference to the lives of our children
• Friendly colleagues who work exceptionally hard and are committed to providing high quality education and experiences for all children
• Happy, well behaved and enthusiastic pupils and a range of exciting professional development opportunities

Key responsibilities and role

The governing body of St Michael's Catholic Primary School invites applications for the post of Deputy Headteacher. Applicants will be practising Catholics with strong senior leadership experience, and must have a proven track record as an outstanding practitioner, working alongside our headteacher to further develop the life of our loving and happy community.

Applicants will join our diverse and welcoming school family, playing a pivotal role in ensuring effective teaching and learning across the school and securing excellent outcomes for all pupils. This post will be a fantastic opportunity for someone to further develop their leadership skills with the support from the wider leadership team.

Application process

We strongly recommend visits to the school where you will have the opportunity to meet the headteacher, Mrs Gordon, for an informal discussion about this role. If you wish to visit our school, please contact Miss Elson (SBM) on . Candidates should evidence their strengths in letters of application and address the person specification.

Application forms and the person specification are available from the school office or via the school website . Please refer to the additional forms on the website: Notes to Candidates, Briefing Note on Practising Catholics, Consent to Obtain references.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and satisfactory references and online checks will be completed.

A copy of our Safer Recruitment Policy and Child Protection Policy are available on our school website

Closing date for applications: Monday 27th April 2026, at 12 noon. Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 29th April 2026. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 5th May 2026. Successful applicant start date: Tuesday 1st September 2026.