Deputy Headteacher

Posting date:	29 April 2025
Salary:	£66,919.00 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	29 May 2025
Location:	Manchester, M22 0NT
Company:	inploi
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	75698599

Summary

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Good honours degree, QTS, CCRS.CTS or commitment to obtain
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: £66,919 to £73,819 with a Leadership scale of L13-L17

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Deputy Headteacher at St Anthony's Catholic Primary School. This is an additional role and the successful candidate will work alongside the existing Deputy Headteacher.

The Trust, in conjunction with the Local Governing Body, is seeking to appoint:

• A committed and inspiring teacher who has the experience, motivation, enthusiasm and skill set to work in partnership with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and other stakeholders to help lead the future vision and development of the school and the Trust.

The main duties of the role are:

• To assist the Headteacher in leading and managing the school
• To support and represent the Headteacher at meetings as and when required
• To undertake the professional duties of the Headteacher during their absence
• To be able to work in successful partnership with the Headteacher and support the Trust’s vision for raising standards

Please note that this post is open to teachers with a background in either Primary or Secondary education

The successful candidate will:

• Be a practising and committed Catholic and someone who is committed to the Catholic ethos of the school; be a role model for everyone within our community and able to articulate a clear vision for Catholic education and the distinctive nature of Catholic schools
• Be an exemplary teacher by endorsing and following the agreed policies and by sharing their own excellent practice with the team
• Have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills and have the ability to build happy teams in school and with external parties
• Have proven leadership skills within primary or secondary education and experience of leading school improvement
• Demonstrate an ambitious drive for each child within the Trust to succeed in all aspects of their lives
• Have strong moral and ethical principles and values
• Be enthusiastic and motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour

The ability to communicate with members of the public in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement for the post. This is because this is a public-facing public sector post. Please note that this language requirement may be in addition to mandatory English language requirements associated with your immigration route.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• Caring, happy school with a strong Catholic ethos
• Friendly and committed staff who are supportive and open to new ideas
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
• Close links and group support from the other schools in this forward-thinking Catholic multi-academy trust at this exciting time in our development
• Opportunities to provide school-to-school support and to work in other schools where necessary
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training
• Entry into a competitive pension scheme

A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:

• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
• A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
• Flu vaccination clinics
• Eyecare vouchers

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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