Deputy Headteacher

St Paul’s Peel CE Primary School - Deputy Headteacher

Salford Leadership Scale: L9 L13

Start date: 1^st September 2026

Following the successful promotion of our Deputy Headteacher to Headteacher, St Paul’s Peel CE Primary School is looking to appoint an outstanding classroom practitioner and dynamic, committed and inspirational leader to join us in building a new Senior Leadership Team and shaping the next chapter of our school’s story. This role offers the chance to make a genuine, lasting difference within a caring, ambitious and faith-centred community where every child is encouraged to flourish without limits or boundaries.

At the heart of our school is a strong Christian ethos that underpins daily life, relationships and learning; Teamwork towards targets in faith, hope and love. We are proud of our inclusive, nurturing environment and our unwavering belief that all children can achieve, succeed and thrive academically, socially and spiritually.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will work closely alongside the Headteacher, playing a key role in shaping the vision, direction and future development of the school. You will provide inspirational leadership, model high standards of teaching and learning, and help sustain a culture where staff, pupils and families feel valued and supported. This is an opportunity to influence whole-school improvement, develop others and help lead our community with integrity, compassion and ambition.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a track record of excellent classroom practice and school improvement.

• A commitment to maintaining and developing the distinctive nature of this Church of England school
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire and develop teams by providing a strong role model, recognising that successful outcomes arise from collaborative leadership that supports and empowers staff.

We offer:

• A welcoming, supportive school community rooted in strong Christian values
• The opportunity to work closely with a newly appointed Headteacher to shape the future of the school
• A supportive Governing Body and a deeply committed and caring staff team
• Enthusiastic, curious children who are keen to learn
• Excellent professional development and leadership opportunities

If you are a dedicated and inspirational leader who believes in removing barriers, nurturing potential and enabling all children to flourish without limits, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To learn more about our school, please visit www.stpaulspeellh.co.uk

We welcome and strongly encourage candidates to visit our school. Please contact the school office on 0161 790 2327 or email office@stpaulspeellh.co.uk to arrange a visit.

Closing date: Tuesday 5^th May 2026

Shortlisting: Thursday 7^th May 2026

Interviews: Lesson observations Friday 15^th May and interviews Wednesday 20^th May

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