Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, Somerset, BS20 0HU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9a092914-d271-4efd-ac5d-f2b7ebcd6acb |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Deputy Headteacher
Leadership scale L18 – L22
Start date: 1 September 2026
The successful candidate will play a central role in the strategic leadership, organisation and day-to-day running of the School, working in close partnership with the Headteacher and other members of the Senior Leadership Team.
Key responsibilities of the role will include:
• curriculum design and timetabling
• assessment and school data
• planning staffing organisation and deployment
About You
Fundamentally we are looking for the right person to work alongside the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, Governors, Staff and Students to motivate, inspire and empower all members of the school community to develop and fulfil the mission of St Katherine’s School.
You will be somebody who places young people at the heart of every decision, and your visible leadership will motivate and inspire colleagues to do the same.
You will have a successful track record of improving the quality of education through your leadership. You will be an excellent communicator and a team player who is able to work under pressure to effectively manage the process of change. You will need a ‘can do’ attitude and a desire to deliver excellence across all areas of leadership, as the school continues to develop. You will deputise for the Headteacher and be instrumental in shaping our learning community.
More information about the Trust, School and Role
• To find out more about this role, please read the job description and person specification.
• Our Amplify website will be launched soon. In the meantime, to find out more about Cathedral Schools Trust and Trust in Learning Academies (TiLA), please visit our websites: https://www.cathedralschoolstrust.org/ and https://www.tilacademies.co.uk/
• To visit the school or discuss the post with the Headteacher prior to submitting your application, please contact Mrs Crompton, Headteacher’s PA cromptonl@skdrive.org Please note the school will be closed from the 16 – 20 February.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you
• Continuing Professional and Leadership development
• Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas
• Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers
• Free onsite parking.
• Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family friendly policies
• All new staff are automatically enrolled in the Teacher’s Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Deputy Headteacher
Leadership scale L18 – L22
Start date: 1 September 2026
The successful candidate will play a central role in the strategic leadership, organisation and day-to-day running of the School, working in close partnership with the Headteacher and other members of the Senior Leadership Team.
Key responsibilities of the role will include:
• curriculum design and timetabling
• assessment and school data
• planning staffing organisation and deployment
About You
Fundamentally we are looking for the right person to work alongside the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, Governors, Staff and Students to motivate, inspire and empower all members of the school community to develop and fulfil the mission of St Katherine’s School.
You will be somebody who places young people at the heart of every decision, and your visible leadership will motivate and inspire colleagues to do the same.
You will have a successful track record of improving the quality of education through your leadership. You will be an excellent communicator and a team player who is able to work under pressure to effectively manage the process of change. You will need a ‘can do’ attitude and a desire to deliver excellence across all areas of leadership, as the school continues to develop. You will deputise for the Headteacher and be instrumental in shaping our learning community.
More information about the Trust, School and Role
• To find out more about this role, please read the job description and person specification.
• Our Amplify website will be launched soon. In the meantime, to find out more about Cathedral Schools Trust and Trust in Learning Academies (TiLA), please visit our websites: https://www.cathedralschoolstrust.org/ and https://www.tilacademies.co.uk/
• To visit the school or discuss the post with the Headteacher prior to submitting your application, please contact Mrs Crompton, Headteacher’s PA cromptonl@skdrive.org Please note the school will be closed from the 16 – 20 February.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you
• Continuing Professional and Leadership development
• Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas
• Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers
• Free onsite parking.
• Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family friendly policies
• All new staff are automatically enrolled in the Teacher’s Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.