Assistant Headteacher

St. Gilbert’s R.C. Primary School
Cambell Road
Winton
Eccles
MANCHESTER
M30 8LZ
Headteacher: Mrs H. Tyldesley

0161-567 9012
www.stgilbertsrc.co.uk
hayley.tyldesley@stgilbertsrc.co.uk

Deputy Headteacher St Gilberts RC Primary School
Salary: Leadership Scale L7L12 | Permanent, Full Time | Required: 1st September 2026

Following the retirement of our Deputy Headteacher, we are seeking an exceptional practising Catholic leader to continue and develop further the hard work and excellent leadership within our team.
This is a unique opportunity to join a warm, inclusive, and welcoming Catholic school community, where the nurture of every child is at the heart of all we do, where our Gospel values are fully embedded in school life and embraced by all within our community. We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who will lead by example, demonstrating outstanding classroom practice, ambition, and compassion, while promoting a culture of respect, responsibility, and inclusion.
You will work closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body to drive school improvement, using assessment information to lead curriculum development, ensure consistently strong teaching, and promote excellent pupil attendance. The role also includes a teaching responsibility, and therefore requires a leader who is highly visible, leads from the front, and is fully committed to securing the best outcomes for all pupils. This role requires resilience, strategic oversight, and the ability to balance operational leadership with day-to-day support for staff and pupils.

We are looking for someone who:
Is a practising Catholic with a strong, lived faith and commitment to Catholic education
Demonstrates outstanding leadership, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and support staff and pupils alike
Leads by example in the classroom and promotes high standards across the school
Fosters a compassionate, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child can flourish
Values collaboration and will contribute to our strong leadership culture
Takes a proactive approach to pupil attendance and engagement

We can offer you:
A welcoming, respectful, and ambitious school community with happy, engaged children
A strong, supportive Senior Leadership Team and experienced staff committed to excellence
A dedicated Governing Body and engaged parent community
Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and curriculum innovation
The chance to make a lasting impact in a school recently rated Good by Ofsted (March 2025) and ready for the next chapter in it’s journey.

Safeguarding: In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online searches will be carried out. Barred list and prohibition from teaching checks will be conducted. Section 128 checks apply for leadership positions.The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

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

Closing date for applications: Monday 27th April 2026 midday

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 28th April 2026

Interview date: Thursday 21st May 2026

Application Process: Application form, person specification and job description are available to download from our school website www.stgilbertsrc.co.uk. Applications should be completed using the CES Senior Leader Application Form, available on our website or the CES website. These should be returned to Mrs Hayley Tyldesley hayley.tyldesley@stgilbertsrc.co.uk.

We warmly encourage visits to the school to experience our community first-hand. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit on 0161 567 9012 or email stgilbertsadmin@stgilbertsrc.co.uk .
If you are ambitious, committed to high standards, and ready to make a significant contribution to a thriving Catholic school, we would be delighted to receive your application!

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