Deputy Head Teacher

St Mary’s RC Primary School, Stockport
Roman Road
Heaton Norris
Stockport, SK4 1RF
admin@stmarysstockport.org

Deputy Headteacher
L5 - L9 (£57,418 - £63,381)
32.5 Hours
Permanent
Start Date: 1st September 2026

Application Deadline: 15th April 2026
Please return completed application forms and supporting documents to: Jodie Urmston at Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust by email; recruitment@emmauscat.com
Shortlisting Date: 21st April 2026
Interview Date: 5th May 2026

To request a pack/application form please email admin@stmarysstockport.org

Your Role

The Directors of Emmaus CAT, the St Mary’s RC Primary School Local Governing Body and the Diocese of Salford wish to appoint a forward-thinking leader and inspirational practising Catholic to support their Executive Headteacher with taking the school forward on an exciting journey of rapid school improvement.

The Deputy Headteacher will:

• Undertake the normal responsibilities of the class teacher;
• Be a member of the senior management team;
• Assist the Headteacher in managing the school;
• Support and represent the Headteacher at meetings as and when required;
• Undertake such duties as are delegated by the Headteacher
• Play a major role, under the overall direction of the Headteacher in formulating and reviewing the Mission Statement, Development Plan, overall aims and objectives of the school by helping establish the policies through which they shall be achieved, managing staff and resources to that end and monitoring progress towards their achievement;
• If the Headteacher is absent from the school, the deputy Headteacher must undertake such duties of the Headteacher as the Headteacher or the Academy Trust shall require.

About You

We are looking for an individual who:

• Is a practising Catholic, with a strong faith and commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school and its community
• Can work collaboratively as part of a dynamic partnership of schools between St Joseph’s RC, Reddish and St Mary’s RC, Stockport; sharing best practice and improving pupil outcomes for all
• Is research informed in your approach to the quality of teaching and learning and of the achievement and wellbeing of every child
• Is a role model who inspires and motivates others through their commitment, enthusiasm and dedication to raising standards
• Is a highly effective leader who can manage and organise the personnel, financial and professional needs of the school’s resources and staff
• Can demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships with staff, children, parents, parish and governors
• Is a skilled communicator who can share and develop their vision of what makes a good school with the school’s shareholders

About Our School

We can offer you:

• Wonderful children who love school and strong, supportive local community
• Nurturing, dedicated and hardworking staff, who welcome new ideas
• An attractive, stimulating and safe environment
• Exceptional links with the Diocese, Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and other local Catholic schools
• Commitment to your own personal development
• The opportunity to work within a growing Catholic Academy Trust

To arrange a visit to the school, please contact Victoria Watson to arrange a mutually convenient date and time via; victoria.watson@SJSMRCPS.co.uk

Please return completed application forms and supporting documents to: Jodie Urmston at Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust by email; recruitment@emmauscat.com

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

Please note that this is a private organisation and the appointed candidate will be employed by Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust directly.

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