Deputy Headteacher - St Michael's RC Primary School

Salary: L05 - L09 (£55,900 - £61,705)

Deputy Headteacher - St Michael's RC Primary School

St Michael’s RC Primary School

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Salary: L05 - L09 (£55,900 - £61,705)

Start Date: September 2025 (or as soon as possible afterwards)

NOR: 248

Are you looking for an exciting challenge and an opportunity to make a difference as a Catholic Deputy Headteacher?

The Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Deputy Headteacher to work as part of a highly motivated and experienced team in taking the school forward in the next stage of its development.

St Michaels’ School is a very good school that is continually striving for excellence. It is an ideal prospect for someone looking to further their career and make a positive difference as a Deputy Headteacher.

The Headteacher and Governing Body are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Catholic Deputy Headteacher with a passion for school improvement and exemplary classroom practice.

We are looking for:

• An experienced middle leader with a faith-based education background
• Ability to support pupils’ spiritual and holistic journey in school.
• A strategic thinker with proven leadership, management and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to team work and partnerships
• A passion and dedication to excellence in education and high expectations
• A leader who inspires, motivates and empowers others
• An excellent classroom practitioner who is equally passionate about the emotional and academic development of every child in their care.
• An innovative and knowledgeable individual with the confidence to lead on the school’s vision for the new curriculum

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, inquisitive and friendly children
• A hardworking, committed and highly skilled staff team
• Supportive parents and governing body
• A commitment to your professional development•

Closing date for applications for this post is Thursday 12 June 2025 at 12 midnight.

If you have any queries regarding your application, please contact Emma Saunders (HR Officer) on Telephone Number: (01443) 444525 or email Emma.Saunders@rctcbc.gov.uk

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.

The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.