Deputy Headteacher

Overview

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School | Normanton, West Yorkshire
Beckbridge Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2HZ

L5–L9 (£57,137–£63,070) | Full-time | Permanent

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our leadership team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, values-driven leader who is ready to shape the future of a thriving Catholic primary school community.

Rooted in our mission of Growing in God’s Love, we are a warm, inclusive and aspirational school where children are known, valued and encouraged to flourish academically, spiritually and personally. We welcome families of all faiths and none, and our Catholic ethos underpins everything we do.

Working closely with the Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in:

• Providing inspirational leadership and modelling exceptional practice
• Driving high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour
• Leading key areas of school improvement in line with your strengths
• Nurturing staff development and future leadership capacity
• Supporting the spiritual life of the school community

This role offers genuine scope to influence, innovate and grow as a senior leader, within a school that values collaboration, professional trust and reflective practice.

We are seeking a practising Catholic who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a passion for learning
• Has high expectations for all pupils and a strong moral purpose
• Is ready to take on whole-school leadership responsibility
• Builds strong, respectful relationships with pupils, staff, parents and governors
• Is committed to continuous professional development and leadership growth

Experience in Early Years and/or Upper Key Stage 2, and leadership of Religious Education, would be advantageous.

• A supportive, caring and highly committed school community
• Children who are kind, well-behaved and eager to learn
• A strong partnership within the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust, offering collaboration, networking and professional support across 15 schools
• Leadership development opportunities across the Diocese of Leeds
• An inspiring learning environment with extensive outdoor space
• A well-located school with excellent transport links (close to M62, A1 and M1)
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing package

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and strongly recommended. To arrange a visit or informal discussion, please contact the school office on or email .

• Closing date: Monday 2 February 2026 (8.00am)
• Interview date: Thursday 12 February 2026
• Start date: September 2026

To apply , please complete the application form available via the Trust website and return it to