Deputy Headteacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 7DU |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | fc0d6ca6-aacc-48b4-a92d-98f20dc88711 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a candidate who:
• has a clear understanding of, and vision for, education in a Catholic school
• has a commitment and passion to raise standards for all children
• is an inspirational leader, who demonstrates outstanding teaching and learning
• can successfully lead curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment and attendance throughout the school
• is an excellent communicator in a range of situations
• has the ability to motivate, support and inspire staff and pupils, develop and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer our new Deputy Headteacher:
• a happy, nurturing, secure environment which celebrates the Catholic faith and ethos, where faith and learning are intertwined and built on the teachings of Jesus
• happy, confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and display exemplary behaviour
• a dedicated, supportive and hard-working family of teachers and support staff working in partnership with active and supportive governors who have high aspirations for all pupils
• a commitment to your wellbeing and professional development.
Further details about the role
Following the promotion of the current Deputy Headteacher to Headship, after Acting up in the role for a period of 2 years, the Governors at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and committed Catholic to the post. The successful candidate will be ambitious for their own development as well as that of the school.
This is an ideal opportunity for a practising Catholic, who is dynamic, forward thinking and creative, who can join our hardworking and dedicated team to drive forward our journey of faith, love, academic excellence and personal development.
We warmly invite you to visit our school to meet our happy, confident and enthusiastic pupils and dedicated staff. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and will take place on Wednesday 8th January 2026 at 1.30pm and Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 4.30pm. Please contact the school office on 0151 652 8454 to reserve a place.
Applications must be made on a Senior Leadership CES application form, which can also be found on our school website along with supplementary forms. Completed application forms should be returned via email to: dyers@holycross.wirral.sch.uk no later than 9am on Monday 19th January 2026.
• Closing Date for applications: 9am on Monday 19th January 2026
• Shortlisting: Monday 19th January 2026
• Lesson Observations: Thursday 22nd January 2026
• Interviews: Monday 26th January 2026
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.
We are looking for a candidate who:
• has a clear understanding of, and vision for, education in a Catholic school
• has a commitment and passion to raise standards for all children
• is an inspirational leader, who demonstrates outstanding teaching and learning
• can successfully lead curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment and attendance throughout the school
• is an excellent communicator in a range of situations
• has the ability to motivate, support and inspire staff and pupils, develop and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer our new Deputy Headteacher:
• a happy, nurturing, secure environment which celebrates the Catholic faith and ethos, where faith and learning are intertwined and built on the teachings of Jesus
• happy, confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and display exemplary behaviour
• a dedicated, supportive and hard-working family of teachers and support staff working in partnership with active and supportive governors who have high aspirations for all pupils
• a commitment to your wellbeing and professional development.
Further details about the role
Following the promotion of the current Deputy Headteacher to Headship, after Acting up in the role for a period of 2 years, the Governors at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and committed Catholic to the post. The successful candidate will be ambitious for their own development as well as that of the school.
This is an ideal opportunity for a practising Catholic, who is dynamic, forward thinking and creative, who can join our hardworking and dedicated team to drive forward our journey of faith, love, academic excellence and personal development.
We warmly invite you to visit our school to meet our happy, confident and enthusiastic pupils and dedicated staff. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and will take place on Wednesday 8th January 2026 at 1.30pm and Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 4.30pm. Please contact the school office on 0151 652 8454 to reserve a place.
Applications must be made on a Senior Leadership CES application form, which can also be found on our school website along with supplementary forms. Completed application forms should be returned via email to: dyers@holycross.wirral.sch.uk no later than 9am on Monday 19th January 2026.
• Closing Date for applications: 9am on Monday 19th January 2026
• Shortlisting: Monday 19th January 2026
• Lesson Observations: Thursday 22nd January 2026
• Interviews: Monday 26th January 2026
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.