Deputy Headteacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 38c45a85-ff86-4083-89f5-ca927219eb44 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Salary: L20-L24
Start Date: September
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping
Headteacher: Mrs C. Lennox
StWilfrid’s RC College is a thriving Catholic secondary school with high ambitions for every young person. We are seeking an inspirational and committed leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Deputy Headteacher for Quality of Education, helping to drive our continued journey toward excellence.
The successful candidate will lead our whole‑school approach to curriculum, teaching and learning, and academic standards, ensuring our provision reflects both high ambition and our Catholic mission. We are looking for a practising Catholic with a proven record of leadership and outstanding teaching, a strong understanding of evidence‑informed pedagogy and curriculum design, and the ability to inspire staff and students with clarity, compassion, and purpose.
We offer a warm, supportive Catholic community, enthusiastic students, and genuine opportunities to shape the school’s strategic direction. In addition, we provide strong professional development and comprehensive leadership support.
St Wilfrid’s RC College is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.
All application documents should be fully completed and submitted by email to recruitment@st-wilfrids.org by 09:00am on 18/02/2026. Applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted.
Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. For any enquiries regarding this role, or the arrange a visit, please contact us via admin@st-wilfrids.org.
Shortlisting will commence 02/03/2026, and interviews will be held on 06/03/2026.
Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
What the school offers its staff
• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Commitment to national terms and conditions for all staff in line with the Bishop’s memorandum of understanding for Catholic schools
• High Quality Professional Development opportunities
• Career progression across the Trust
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Being part of the school community and a member of a successful team
• Workload Charter
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.
Salary: L20-L24
Start Date: September
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping
Headteacher: Mrs C. Lennox
StWilfrid’s RC College is a thriving Catholic secondary school with high ambitions for every young person. We are seeking an inspirational and committed leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Deputy Headteacher for Quality of Education, helping to drive our continued journey toward excellence.
The successful candidate will lead our whole‑school approach to curriculum, teaching and learning, and academic standards, ensuring our provision reflects both high ambition and our Catholic mission. We are looking for a practising Catholic with a proven record of leadership and outstanding teaching, a strong understanding of evidence‑informed pedagogy and curriculum design, and the ability to inspire staff and students with clarity, compassion, and purpose.
We offer a warm, supportive Catholic community, enthusiastic students, and genuine opportunities to shape the school’s strategic direction. In addition, we provide strong professional development and comprehensive leadership support.
St Wilfrid’s RC College is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.
All application documents should be fully completed and submitted by email to recruitment@st-wilfrids.org by 09:00am on 18/02/2026. Applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted.
Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. For any enquiries regarding this role, or the arrange a visit, please contact us via admin@st-wilfrids.org.
Shortlisting will commence 02/03/2026, and interviews will be held on 06/03/2026.
Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
What the school offers its staff
• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Commitment to national terms and conditions for all staff in line with the Bishop’s memorandum of understanding for Catholic schools
• High Quality Professional Development opportunities
• Career progression across the Trust
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Being part of the school community and a member of a successful team
• Workload Charter
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.