Deputy Headteacher

Required for September 2025

Deputy Headteacher (without class responsibility)

Salary Range - L8 (£63,117) -14 (£72,531) (dependent on experience)

Contract type: Full time, permanent

Group 3 School NOR 433 (including Nursery)

The Governors of St Agnes wish to appoint an ambitious and highly motivated Deputy Headteacher to join the experienced Headteacher in leading our school. St Agnes' is a dynamic learning community, which is happy, successful and forward thinking. We develop and nurture all children, allowing them to grow and reach their full potential both spiritually and academically.

Applications are welcomed from both experienced deputy heads and those who are currently in a senior leadership role within their school and are ready to take the next step in their career. As sole Deputy Headteacher you will be supported on your journey towards Headship and given opportunities to further develop your leadership skills.

We are seeking a Deputy Headteacher who:

•Is a practicing Catholic, with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic Education

•Has an ability to lead and develop outstanding teaching and learning having the knowledge and expertise to ensure that progress, attainment and achievement are maximised

•Is an excellent communicator with good management skills who can develop and work positively and professionally with our staff team

•Has a track record of developing and supporting outstanding teachers and support staff and implementing whole school initiatives

•Is hard-working, well organised and highly motivated

•Will embrace the role with integrity, energy and confidence

Our school was graded as outstanding in all areas in our most recent Ofsted inspection (October 2019) with inspectors commenting 'Leaders and teachers provide an education of exceptional quality . It is an exciting and friendly place to be'. Our February 2022 section 48 inspection graded us as outstanding in both the RE Curriculum and the Catholic Life of the School.

We can offer you:

•a warm and welcoming Catholic community where the well-being of all is highly regarded •a strong commitment to your professional development and growth as a leader •experienced and dedicated colleagues, whom are supportive and friendly •children who love coming to school, who demonstrate resilience and enthusiasm for learning •supportive parents who work with us •a modern stimulating learning environment with good transport links and on-site car parking •dedicated governors who know the school well and participate actively in school life

Please look at our detailed website to get a flavour of who we are, visits are warmly welcomed as we would love to show you our wonderful school.

For an informal and confidential conversation about this post and to book a school tour please contact Dion Mills on or email .Application forms and an information pack can be requested by emailing

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 25th March

Interview date: Wednesday 2nd April