Deputy Headteacher
Full Time
Permanent
Leadership Pay Scale: L5 - L9
All Year Round, 52.143 weeks per year
St Luke and St Philip’s Church of England Primary Academy is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of its community. Rooted in strong Christian values and close links with the parish and Diocese, our school is a place where children are encouraged to flourish academically, spiritually and personally. Our Christian Values are Trust, Truth, Peace and Thankfulness are at the heart of all aspects of school life. Ofsted have reported our school as, “a small oasis in the middle of a socially deprived area”.
Guided by our vision:
“The family of St Luke and St Philip’s will ensure excellence is encouraged, minds are opened, diversity is embraced, respect is expected and talents are nurtured under the umbrella of God’s love.”
We strive to provide a nurturing environment where every child is valued, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential.
We are proud of our caring ethos, our committed staff team and our positive relationships with families and the wider community. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven leader to build on the school’s strengths and lead the next phase of development.
Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated, dynamic and forward-thinking Deputy Headteacher to support the leadership of our school community. You will bring recent, successful leadership experience and be confident in driving high standards across teaching and learning, curriculum, behaviour, inclusion and safeguarding.
You will work closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team to ensure the school continues to deliver strong outcomes for all pupils, and that every child is supported to thrive.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A caring, welcoming school community with engaged children and a supportive staff team
- A culture of collaboration, where staff are motivated and professional development is encouraged
- Opportunities to work with and learn from colleagues across the Trust
- Central support from HR, School Improvement, Finance, Estates and IT, allowing you to focus on educational leadership
- A Governing Committee and Trust team who are ambitious for the school and committed to your success
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to wellbeing support for you and your family
- Perkbox employee benefits platform
- Cycle to work scheme
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Headteacher in the day-to-day leadership and management of the school
- Play a key role in leading teaching and learning and securing high standards across the curriculum
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the school and support delivery of school improvement priorities
- Lead and model high expectations for behaviour, safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing
- Support and develop staff through coaching, mentoring and professional development
- Build positive relationships with pupils, families and the wider community
- Support the effective use of resources to ensure strong impact and value for money
- Deputise for the Headteacher as required
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status and have successful leadership experience within a primary setting
- Be committed to the Christian values of the Trust and the ethos of the academy
- Be passionate about delivering excellent outcomes for all pupils
- Be confident in supporting curriculum development, teaching and learning and assessment
- Have strong knowledge of safeguarding, SEND and inclusive practice
- Be skilled in developing teams, leading others and supporting improvement
- Communicate clearly and confidently with staff, pupils, parents and stakeholders
- Be resilient, positive and driven by moral purpose
Visits and Conversations
You are strongly encouraged to visit the school or have an informal conversation with the current leadership team or central colleagues before applying.
Closing date: Friday 17th April 2026 at 12pm
Proposed interview date: Monday 27th April 2026
Please ensure all applications have been submitted via Gov website
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.
We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.
Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.