Vacancies
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER
Required: 1st January 2027 or sooner
The governors of St Alban’s Catholic Primary School, in conjunction with Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dedicated, and inspirational Deputy Headteacher who can support the Headteacher in leading the school to the next stage on its exciting journey.
We strive to ensure the very best outcomes for every learner so that they achieve their full potential and the Governing Body are looking to appoint a practising Catholic who has a clear vision of excellence and a strong, personal Catholic faith which will inspire staff, children and parents.
We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who:
- Can communicate the school’s vision compellingly and support the Headteacher’s strategic leadership
- Has the vision, passion and ability to lead, inspire and motivate all members of our school community to ensure they achieve their full potential
- Is an outstanding teacher who inspires children and is able to share exemplary practice across the whole school
- Is creative, forward thinking and has proven experience in leading and managing areas of school development
- Has the ability to build excellent relationships with pupils, families, staff, governors, the parish and the wider community
- Will promote values that maintain a disciplined, orderly school with a caring Catholic ethos
- Will be responsible for TAs and their appraisals
The post holder will be an outstanding practitioner who is committed to raising standards for all learners. They will ensure that teaching is of the highest standard in
order to secure the continued success of our school in providing the best opportunities for all children. This is a reserved post for a practicing Catholic.
We can offer:
- Happy, well-behaved children who enjoy coming to school and are eager to learn and full of potential
- Friendly, dedicated and professional staff
- A highly committed Governing Board focused on securing an exciting future for our school
- A strong commitment to your professional growth and leadership development
- Excellent collaborative networks within the Catholic Multi-Academy Trust
- A welcoming school with a strong community spirit
- A supportive body of parents
Informal visits to St St Alban’s are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a visit: 01625 425905 or sbm@stalbans.cheshire.sch.uk
The successful candidate will be expected to sign a CES contract of employment. Please find the application pack below or contact Julie Agar sbm@stalbans.cheshire.sch.uk for more information.
It is essential that candidates complete a CES application form and submit this electronically to the Mrs J Summers head@stalbans.cheshire.sch.uk
Closing date: Monday 8th June 2026, 12pm
Shortlisting date: Monday 8th June 2026
Closing date: Monday 15th June 2026
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to relevant pre-employment checks - 3 satisfactory references, including a Faith reference, verification of qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check.
Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance. The successful candidate will be expected to sign the CES contract of employment.
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust
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