Overview
What skills and experience we're looking for
Following the promotion of the current Deputy Headteacher to Headship, the Governors at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and committed Catholic to the post. The successful candidate will be ambitious for their own development as well as that of the school.
We are looking for a candidate who is a practising Catholic, who is dynamic, forward thinking and creative, who can join our hardworking and dedicated team to drive forward our journey of faith, love and academic excellence.
What we are looking for
* has a clear understanding of, and vision for, education in a Catholic school
* has a commitment and passion to raise standards for all children
* is an inspirational leader, who demonstrates outstanding teaching and learning
* can successfully lead curriculum and assessment throughout the school
* is an excellent communicator in a range of situations
* has the ability to motivate, support and inspire staff and pupils
What the school offers its staff
We can offer our new Deputy Headteacher:
* a happy, loving, nurturing, secure environment which celebrates the Catholic faith and ethos, where faith and learning are intertwined and built on the teachings of Jesus
* happy, confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and display exemplary behaviour
* a dedicated, supportive and hard-working family of teachers and support staff working in partnership with active and supportive governors who have high aspirations for all pupils
* a commitment to your wellbeing and professional development.
Further details about the role
We warmly invite you to visit our school to meet our happy, confident and enthusiastic pupils and dedicated staff. Visits can be arranged in September by contacting the school office on 0151 677 1091.
Applications must be made on a Senior Leadership CES application form, which can also be found on our school website along with supplementary forms. Completed application forms should be returned via email to: schooloffice@sacredheart.wirral.sch.uk no later than 12 noon on Friday 10th October 2025.
Closing Date for applications: Friday 10th October 2025 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Monday 13th October 2025
Lesson Observations: Monday 20th October 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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