Overview
Cheadle Catholic Junior School, Conway Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, SK8 6DB. Diocese of Shrewsbury in partnership with Stockport Local Authority. The school is a vibrant and welcoming community with the mission "Forward in faith, following in the footsteps of Jesus." We are a three form entry Key Stage 2 school where every child is encouraged to thrive and achieve their full potential, with a commitment to strong outcomes and the development of pupils’ emotional and social well-being.
Position
Deputy Headteacher
Hours of Post: Fulltime 1.0 FTE
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Grade: Group 3 - Leadership Scale L10 to L14
Start Date of Post: 1st January 2026
Role alignment: Work closely with the Headteacher, staff, governors and the wider parish communities to develop and build on the school’s offer.
We are seeking a practising Catholic leader with vision and passion to join our dedicated team as Deputy Headteacher. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and inspiring, able to encourage and develop others, and support each child to develop confidence in the love of Our Lord, discover their God-given talents and fulfil their potential, academically and personally.
What We Can Offer You
* A caring, happy school with a strong Catholic ethos.
* A true commitment to staff wellbeing and continuing professional development.
* High quality support from both the Diocese and the local authority.
* A strong sense of community and positive relationships underpinning all we do.
* Aspiring governors committed to the school’s continued improvement.
* Leaders and governors who are passionate about nurturing the Catholic life and mission of the school.
Visit Us
We warmly welcome and encourage visits to the school so you can experience our unique atmosphere first-hand. To arrange a visit or for more information, please contact the school office on 0161 485 3754.
Application Information
The application forms and an information pack are available on the school website or can be downloaded from here. Completed forms should be returned to the Headteacher via email address rachel.fender@cheadle-jun.stockport.sch.uk
* Closing Date: Tuesday 14th October 2025 at 10am
* Shortlisting: Wednesday 15th October 2025
* Observation in own school: Thursday 16th and Friday 17th October 2025
* Interview Date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Documents
* Stockport Council Valuing Diversity
* Application Form
* Consent to Obtain References Form
* Guidance for Applicants in Securing a Faith Reference
* Notes to Applicants
* Job Description
* Person Specification
* Applicant Declaration
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