Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 09 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 October 2025 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL5 3HP |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75740713 |
Summary
St Thomas CofE Primary School
NOR: 212
Deputy Headteacher
Required start date: 1st January 2026
Headteacher: Mrs Gina Linney
(Leadership Spine: L8 - L12 £61,534 - £67,898)
The Governors at St Thomas School are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to join our highly successful and happy school family.
As Deputy Headteacher, you will work alongside our Headteacher to provide vision, strategic direction and leadership in order to build on our many strengths and to support and lead our school into the future.
Holding a SENDCO qualification would be desirable but is not essential.
We are looking for a strong, dynamic and inspirational leader who:
- Is effective, innovative and enthusiastic with an ability to motivate, empower and inspire colleagues through highly effective interpersonal skills.
- Sets an excellent example of classroom practice and demonstrates commitment to high expectations of children’s behaviour and attainment.
- Is committed to upholding our School’s Christian vision and values and will act as a role model to all pupils.
- Is highly motivated with a successful track record in working with children with a wide range of educational needs.
- Is committed to making a difference to the lives and achievements of all at St. Thomas CofE Primary School.
- Is committed to working in partnership with the Headteacher, governors, church and the wider school community.
- Has an ability to drive forward developments in the curriculum.
- Will keep up to date with current education initiatives and be proactive when managing change.
In return, we can offer:
- Fantastic children who are eager to learn.
- An enthusiastic, supportive and forward-thinking leadership team who are committed to making a difference in the lives of every child in our school family.
- Friendly colleagues who work exceptionally hard and are committed to providing high quality education and experiences for all children.
- A Governing board who is fully committed to a brighter future for the whole school community.
- A commitment to your personal development to enable you to ‘shine’ and be the best person that you can be.
- Support from both the Diocese and the Local Authority.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by contacting our School Business Manager Mrs Sue Owen owens@st-thomas.bolton.sch.uk
Applications to be addressed to our Chair of Governors and emailed to our Headteacher Mrs Linney linneyg@st-thomas.bolton.sch.uk
Closing Date: Wednesday 8th October 2025 (midday)
Shortlisting: Wednesday 8th October 2025
Interview and task: Monday 13th October 2025
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