Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9AZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 184d11a1-8cb5-452d-b4b1-3bb3944d76b9 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Deputy Headteacher(Fixed Term secondment)
Candidate Information Pack
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
Salary: L4 - L8
Hours: Full Time
Holy Trinity CE Primary School is seeking an inspirational and committed Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team on a maternity cover secondment. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about high quality teaching, school improvement and Christian values.
About the Role
The successful candidate will:
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner.
• Lead key areas of school improvement and contribute to strategic decisionmaking.
• Deputise for the Headteacher when required.
• Support high standards of teaching, behaviour and pupil outcomes across the school.
• Line manage and develop staff, promoting a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
• Analyse school data to drive improvement.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Champion safeguarding and uphold the highest standards of care.
What We’re Looking For
• A valuesdriven leader with integrity, resilience and a clear moral purpose.
• Someone who inspires others and communicates a strong vision for excellence.
• A practitioner with strong curriculum knowledge and a commitment to staff development.
• A teambuilder who forges effective relationships across the school, Trust and wider community.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS, Barred List check, online checks, references, and Right to Work verification.
What the school offers its staff
Wellbeing Support, EAP
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.
Deputy Headteacher(Fixed Term secondment)
Candidate Information Pack
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
Salary: L4 - L8
Hours: Full Time
Holy Trinity CE Primary School is seeking an inspirational and committed Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team on a maternity cover secondment. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about high quality teaching, school improvement and Christian values.
About the Role
The successful candidate will:
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner.
• Lead key areas of school improvement and contribute to strategic decisionmaking.
• Deputise for the Headteacher when required.
• Support high standards of teaching, behaviour and pupil outcomes across the school.
• Line manage and develop staff, promoting a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
• Analyse school data to drive improvement.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Champion safeguarding and uphold the highest standards of care.
What We’re Looking For
• A valuesdriven leader with integrity, resilience and a clear moral purpose.
• Someone who inspires others and communicates a strong vision for excellence.
• A practitioner with strong curriculum knowledge and a commitment to staff development.
• A teambuilder who forges effective relationships across the school, Trust and wider community.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS, Barred List check, online checks, references, and Right to Work verification.
What the school offers its staff
Wellbeing Support, EAP
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.