Deputy Headteacher

Required for 1st September 2026

Are you a practising Catholic leader with the drive, vision and compassion to help shape the next chapter of our wonderful school?
Due to the promotion of our wellrespected Deputy Headteacher, the children, staff, and governing board of Holy Cross and All Saints RC Primary School are seeking an exceptional leader who is committed to nurturing a caring, ambitious, and inclusive learning environment where every member of our community can flourish.

We Are Looking For a Strong, Dynamic, and Inspirational Deputy Headteacher Who:
Has the vision, passion, and dedication to help lead our fantastic school into its next stage of development
Works with mission integrity and a deep commitment to Catholic education
Brings clear strategic leadership with the ability to drive wholeschool improvement
Empowers, motivates, and challenges staff to be the very best they can be
Champions an aspirational learning culture for all
Fosters pupils’ joy and enthusiasm for learning while securing high standards of achievement
Will nurture and strengthen the warm, respectful, and inclusive ethos that is central to our school community
Is an outstanding classroom practitioner able to lead by example and model excellence in teaching and learning

What We Can Offer You:
Joyful children who are eager, enthusiastic, and full of potential
A highly committed Governing Board focused on securing an exciting future for our school
Supportive parents and carers who take an active interest in their children’s education
A strong commitment to your professional growth and leadership development
Excellent local cluster/parish, borough-wide, and Diocesan collaborative networks
A school committed to evidence-informed practice, where staff use a range of metacognitive tools, EEF research, and Thinking Schools approaches to strengthen teaching and learning
The opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, strengthening teaching and learning, and influencing the future direction of the school
Safeguarding Statement

Holy Cross and All Saints RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact our school office manager, Claire Jackson to organise.

Shortlisting: Wednesday 15th April 2026
Interview day: Wednesday 29th April 2026

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