Deputy Headteacher Salary: Leadership Scale L7 - L11- (£60,144 - £66,368) Contract: Full time, permanent Location: St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Tong Street, Dudley Hill, Bradford BD4 9PY St Columba's Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust. About the Role St Columba's Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspirational and committed Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team. Working closely with the Headteacher, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, driving school improvement and ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and pupil wellbeing. Key Responsibilities School Culture and Behaviour Help create a positive, inclusive and enriching school culture Uphold high standards of behaviour through consistent and fair approaches Promote staff professionalism and positive relationships across the school community Teaching, Curriculum and Assessment Secure high-quality teaching and learning across all subjects and phases Ensure delivery of a broad, structured and coherent curriculum Promote evidence- informed approaches to assessment and reading Develop strong curriculum and subject leadership SEND and Inclusion Promote inclusive practice so all pupils can access the curriculum Hold ambitious expectations for pupils with SEND Ensure statutory duties under the SEND Code of Practice are met Work effectively with parents, carers and external professionals Leadership, Management and School Improvement Contribute to the strategic vision and ethos of the school Support effective systems, policies and processes Ensure safeguarding, welfare and risk management are robust Manage staff workload and allocate resources effectively Identify barriers to school effectiveness and lead improvement strategies Professional Development Ensure staff have access to high-quality professional development Keep up to date with educational developments Engage in ongoing CPD to support personal and professional growth Governance and Partnership Working Work effectively with governors and welcome accountability Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements Build strong partnerships with other schools and organisations The Ideal Candidate You will be an enthusiastic, values-driven leader who: Upholds the highest standards of ethics, conduct and professionalism Builds positive, respectful relationships with pupils, staff, parents and governors Is committed to serving the best interests of all pupils Has vision, resilience and leadership skills to support continued school improvement Why Join Us? A welcoming and supportive Catholic school community Opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the school Committed staff team and engaged governing body Please apply today with your current CV and you will be contacted on the next steps. Other suitable skills and experience include Deputy Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team (SLT), School Leadership, Educational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Deputy Head, Leadership Scale L7–L11