Deputy Headteacher

Overview

Following the announcement by the current Deputy Headteacher that he will be retiring at the end of this academic year, the Governors are seeking to appoint his successor. We are looking for an outstanding and experienced leader who shares the school’s vision and values, and who can inspire both staff and students to achieve their full potential, supporting Headteacher Mrs Benter in guiding our school into an exciting new era.

• an active, Christian commitment, able to develop further the excellent standards and Christian ethos of the school
• a clear educational philosophy and vision which focuses on learning and teaching to deliver high attainment and progress
• a passion to ensure that all children and adults are able to flourish through extensive opportunities for personal development and spiritual growth
• a desire to maintain and enhance the existing strengths of the school through a commitment to collaboration and professional growth

Closing date for applications:
Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 12 noon

Further information and application forms are downloadable from the links below.

Completed applications should be returned to Saint Aidan’s for the attention of Mrs Katie Benter, Headteacher or emailed to recrui Received email applications will be acknowledged.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. 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, DBS, medical, online and social media prohibition, teaching eligibility, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.

Applicants must disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.