Deputy Headteacher

The Academy Council of St John's School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Deputy Headteacher for September 2026 to join our friendly and dedicated team.

• Is a practicing Catholic and is committed to supporting the strong Catholic ethos and wider life of our school
• Has excellent teaching, organisation and communication skills
• Is supportive of the headteacher in driving the school forward
• Has high expectations and is committed to raising the achievement of all pupils through an enriched creative curriculum
• Is an inspirational role model, passionate about teaching and who is highly motivated and committed to working as part of a friendly, talented, dedicated and hardworking school team
• Is able to form successful relationships with parents, staff, governors and the wider school community
• Can effectively lead and manage an agreed area of the curriculum dependent upon experience
• Has a strong commitment to their own learning, collaborative learning and professional development
• Experience of teaching in Early Years and/or Upper Key Stage would be desirable
• Experience of leading RE would be desirable

Above all else, we are looking for someone who will care about our children and their wellbeing, education, achievement and spiritual development.

• A commitment to personal development, where innovation is encouraged
• An extremely positive and supportive working environment where all are valued
• A friendly, caring, hard-working and supportive team of staff, governors, parents and parish community
• Children who are well-behaved, kind, polite, happy and keen to learn
• Support from a strong, established partnership of 15 schools within the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust with networking and collaboration along with access to colleagues in the central team for professional support and advice
• Opportunities to meet regularly with other leaders across the Diocese of Leeds including attending retreats
• An amazing learning environment with extensive green outdoor space