St Mary’s Catholic Primary Academy in Halifax is part of the Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Multi-Academy Trust (BPSCAT) established by the Diocese of Leeds for Catholic Education in Calderdale and Kirklees.

We are hoping to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Catholic Deputy Headteacher with excellent leadership, management and interpersonal skills to join our popular school enjoying a good reputation locally and serving a richly diverse and inclusive community. With a committed staff and senior leadership team the newly appointed Deputy Headteacher will continue to prioritise the whole child and their learning to further develop the progress made with the curriculum.

We wish to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who is: –

• A practising Catholic with high expectations to develop the academic and spiritual life of the school
• Able to model teaching and learning and inspire, motivate and occasionally challenge adults and children to ensure they reach their full potential
• An experienced teacher and has taught in all phases of primary education
• Values working with other professionals and school leaders within our Trust
• Able to evidence sustained improvement and middle leadership experience in schools of similar challenging circumstances
• Able to drive curriculum development with the Headteacher, be creative, inspirational and motivate staff and children alike

In return we can offer: –

• A catholic community where the children are enthusiastic, keen and flourish in their learning
• A supportive and dedicated SLT who have influenced and driven forwards school improvement
• Proactive academy council members who contribute positively to all elements of school life
• The opportunity to build on our partnerships with the Parish, Trust Academies and the wider local community
• Increased possibilities to develop your skills within our Trust and with key professionals
• A school where you will transform lives of the children we serve and their families with goodness and love

St Mary’s Catholic Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. 

You are warmly encouraged to arrange a visit to the school. Appointments can be made by contacting Mrs Jenna Walker (Headteacher) on 01422 362365. Application forms and further details are available from our School Administrator, Mrs Maseela to whom all completed CES forms (ensuring an up-to-date email address is included) need to be returned to by noon on 8th February 2023.

Closing Date: 8th February 2023 at 12pm

Interviews: W/C 6th March 2023

Email: admin@st-marys-halifax.calderdale.sch.uk