Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 14 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2HS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | fcaed33e-039f-4de9-863e-5b6daca95f06 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main purpose of the job
• Carry out the duties of this post in line with the current conditions of employment in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions as they relate to Deputy Headteachers including the conditions of employment for Deputy Headteachers and the school’s own policies.
• Work with the Headteacher to nurture, cultivate, inspire and embody the Christian ethos and culture of this Church school, securing its Vision Statement with all members of the school community and ensuring an environment for teaching and learning that empowers both staff and students to achieve their highest potential.
• Under the overall direction of the Headteacher play a lead role:
1. in formulating the aims, objectives of the schools and establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved
2. be responsible for the standards and curriculum of all pupils including monitoring of progress towards achievement
3. proactively manage staff and resources
• SENDCO
• Responsible for induction and lead on the Early Career Framework
• Designated Safeguarding Lead in the absence of the Headteacher
• Designated Teacher for LAC pupils
• Manage the performance of staff within the school
• Take full responsibility for the school in the absence of the Headteacher
• Carry out the professional duties of a KS2 teacher as required
• Take responsibility for child protection issues as appropriate
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school
Please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for full details of the role which includes the full Person Specification.
What the school offers its staff
About our school:
• St Mary & St Thomas is a high performing 1 form entry school with a nursery which is part of The Three Saints Academy Trust. SMST is based in St Helens Town Centre and serves a diverse range of pupils, disadvantaged pupils and SEND are well above national average. Our school has retained its ‘outstanding’ Ofsted judgement for over 13 years.
What We Offer You:
• Fantastic children who have a positive attitude towards learning and demonstrate excellent behaviour.
• The support of a dedicated, committed, and creative staff team.
• The opportunity to be part of an exceptional school and Trust.
• A strong commitment to professional development through our Trust CPD offer and our CPD company the North West Learning Partnership and NW3 Maths Hub, providing unrivalled opportunities for growth.
• An engaging, bespoke curriculum tailored to meet the needs of our learners.
• A supportive School Committee, Directors, and parent community.
Further details about the role
The application process for this role is a 3-stage process, further shortlisting will take place after each stage:
• Application form
• Lesson Observations
• Interview and tasks
To be considered for this role you must complete the TTSAT application form, this can be found on the Trust website – www.three-saints.org.uk within the 'Vacancies' page.
We are unable to accept CV applications, or applications from agencies.
Once the closing date has been reached all applications will be reviewed. The candidates who best demonstrate the skills listed in the person specification in their application will be invited to interview.
To ask any questions, arrange a visit to the school or to submit your completed application form, please email the Headteacher Nathan Pow on Nathan.pow@three-saints.org.uk
TTSAT reserves the right not to progress candidates to the next stage of the process, or not to appoint to the role if candidates fail to demonstrate the essential criteria in the person specification.
Applicants from overseas are advised to obtain an overseas criminal check before they apply for a visa as the post is in the education sector.
Closing Date: Tuesday 7th April 2026 12 noon
Interview Date: Monday 20th April 2026
Start Date of Post: Tuesday 1st September 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.
Main purpose of the job
• Carry out the duties of this post in line with the current conditions of employment in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions as they relate to Deputy Headteachers including the conditions of employment for Deputy Headteachers and the school’s own policies.
• Work with the Headteacher to nurture, cultivate, inspire and embody the Christian ethos and culture of this Church school, securing its Vision Statement with all members of the school community and ensuring an environment for teaching and learning that empowers both staff and students to achieve their highest potential.
• Under the overall direction of the Headteacher play a lead role:
1. in formulating the aims, objectives of the schools and establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved
2. be responsible for the standards and curriculum of all pupils including monitoring of progress towards achievement
3. proactively manage staff and resources
• SENDCO
• Responsible for induction and lead on the Early Career Framework
• Designated Safeguarding Lead in the absence of the Headteacher
• Designated Teacher for LAC pupils
• Manage the performance of staff within the school
• Take full responsibility for the school in the absence of the Headteacher
• Carry out the professional duties of a KS2 teacher as required
• Take responsibility for child protection issues as appropriate
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school
Please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for full details of the role which includes the full Person Specification.
What the school offers its staff
About our school:
• St Mary & St Thomas is a high performing 1 form entry school with a nursery which is part of The Three Saints Academy Trust. SMST is based in St Helens Town Centre and serves a diverse range of pupils, disadvantaged pupils and SEND are well above national average. Our school has retained its ‘outstanding’ Ofsted judgement for over 13 years.
What We Offer You:
• Fantastic children who have a positive attitude towards learning and demonstrate excellent behaviour.
• The support of a dedicated, committed, and creative staff team.
• The opportunity to be part of an exceptional school and Trust.
• A strong commitment to professional development through our Trust CPD offer and our CPD company the North West Learning Partnership and NW3 Maths Hub, providing unrivalled opportunities for growth.
• An engaging, bespoke curriculum tailored to meet the needs of our learners.
• A supportive School Committee, Directors, and parent community.
Further details about the role
The application process for this role is a 3-stage process, further shortlisting will take place after each stage:
• Application form
• Lesson Observations
• Interview and tasks
To be considered for this role you must complete the TTSAT application form, this can be found on the Trust website – www.three-saints.org.uk within the 'Vacancies' page.
We are unable to accept CV applications, or applications from agencies.
Once the closing date has been reached all applications will be reviewed. The candidates who best demonstrate the skills listed in the person specification in their application will be invited to interview.
To ask any questions, arrange a visit to the school or to submit your completed application form, please email the Headteacher Nathan Pow on Nathan.pow@three-saints.org.uk
TTSAT reserves the right not to progress candidates to the next stage of the process, or not to appoint to the role if candidates fail to demonstrate the essential criteria in the person specification.
Applicants from overseas are advised to obtain an overseas criminal check before they apply for a visa as the post is in the education sector.
Closing Date: Tuesday 7th April 2026 12 noon
Interview Date: Monday 20th April 2026
Start Date of Post: Tuesday 1st September 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.