Deputy Headteacher Vacancy

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.

This is an ideal opportunity for a practising Catholic, who is dynamic, forward thinking and creative, who can join to join our hardworking and dedicated team to drive forward our journey of faith, love and academic excellence.

We are looking for a candidate who:

● 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

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.

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.