Deputy Headteacher

Holy Family Catholic Academy

Wigan Street

Platt Bridge

Wigan

WN2 5JF

Leadership Pay Scale L5 - L9

Full Time

Required for as soon as possible

Called to Lead. Inspired to Serve. Committed to Excellence.

Holy Family Catholic Academy is seeking an exceptional, ambitious and practising Catholic leader to join our dedicated team as Deputy Headteacher.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced senior leader to help shape the next chapter of our school's journey, working alongside the Headteacher to provide outstanding leadership, drive school improvement and ensure every child flourishes academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally.

At Holy Family, Christ is at the centre of everything we do. As part of St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust, we are proud of our strong faith ethos, caring community and unwavering commitment to providing the very best education for our children. We are looking for a leader who shares our vision, values and determination to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people and their families.

About the Role

As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a pivotal strategic leadership role across the academy, supporting the Headteacher in delivering an ambitious vision for excellence. You will lead on curriculum development, quality of education, safeguarding and school improvement, while inspiring staff and pupils to achieve their very best.

The successful candidate will:

• Support the Headteacher in providing strategic leadership and operational management to secure outstanding outcomes for all pupils.
• Lead the development of an ambitious, inclusive and knowledge-rich curriculum that enables all pupils to flourish.
• Drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning and pupil achievement through effective monitoring, evaluation and professional development.
• Serve as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the welfare, wellbeing and safety of all pupils remain paramount.
• Deputise for the Headteacher when required, ensuring effective day-to-day leadership and management of the academy.
• Lead, motivate and develop staff, fostering a positive, collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Use evidence-informed practice and data analysis to raise standards and close attainment gaps.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, governors, parish communities, Trust colleagues and the wider community.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is a practising Catholic with a strong commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church.
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has a successful track record of leadership within a primary school setting.
• Has proven experience of raising standards and driving school improvement.
• Can demonstrate a positive impact on teaching, learning, behavior and pupil outcomes.
• Has experience of leading whole-school initiatives and empowering staff to excel.
• Possesses a deep understanding of curriculum design, assessment and effective teaching and learning.
• Has a strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Is an inspirational communicator with the ability to motivate, influence and develop others.
• Has the vision, resilience and determination to help every child achieve their God-given potential.

Why Join Holy Family Catholic Academy?

Holy Family Catholic Academy is a welcoming and nurturing school community where faith, ambition and opportunity come together.

We offer:

• A warm, inclusive and values-driven Catholic ethos.
• Happy, enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn and succeed.
• Dedicated and supportive staff who are committed to continuous improvement.
• A strong partnership with St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust.
• Opportunities for collaboration, professional growth and leadership development.
• A culture where staff wellbeing is valued and celebrated.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families within our community.
• This role would suit an experienced Assistant Headteacher seeking the next step in their leadership journey or an established Deputy Headteacher looking for a new and exciting challenge within a thriving Catholic school community.

Visits to Holy Family Catholic Academy

We warmly welcome and encourage prospective candidates to visit our school. There is no better way to experience the unique ethos, strong sense of community and warm family atmosphere that makes Holy Family Catholic Academy such a special place to work and learn.

To arrange a visit, please contact the School Office on 01942 204365 or email office@holyfamily.sjcmat.co.uk

We would be delighted to show you around and share why Holy Family is a wonderful place to lead, grow and make a difference.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rebecca Crawley, Headteacher, at rcrawley@holyfamily.sjcmat.co.uk.

Please click here to apply for this role: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignRef=SCH-SJCMAT-0170

Join Us

This is more than a leadership role. It is an opportunity to shape the future of a thriving Catholic school, nurture faith, inspire excellence and make a profound difference to the lives of children and families.

Come and see for yourself why Holy Family Catholic Academy is such a special place, where children flourish, staff are valued and Christ is truly at the centre of all we do.

Applications forms are returnable to the school

Interview date: To be confirmed

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

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