Deputy Headteacher

Overview

St Columba’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust. The Trust comprises of 17 Primaries and two Secondaries that work together as a family of Schools. The Academy Council and Trust Board of this much improved school are looking to appoint an inspirational Deputy Headteacher, whose own vision and faith support our mission in providing an excellent Catholic Education, where every person is precious to God. St Columba’s is a vibrant and popular school, where everyone is cherished as a child of God.

Job Advert

At St Columba’s we aim to… Have Christ at the centre of all we do Make our learning inspiring, challenging and fun Achieve our best Celebrate success Treat ourselves and others with respect Take responsibility for our learning, behaviour and our school This will make our school a happy and safe place to be. In St. Columba’s… We value working hard and trying our best We celebrate our successes and learn from our mistakes We value our diversity and individuality We treasure our friendships and other relationships We respect independence and team work We encourage participation and everyone’s voice is listened to We take pride in our work, our school and our community To achieve these aims we endeavour to: Pray with and for each other. Show consideration and care for others. Foster friendliness and value, politeness, honesty and sharing. We also encourage children and staff to care for and appreciate their school environment. Promote a healthy safe lifestyle for pupils and staff. Our Parish is The Parish of St Mary incorporating St Peter’s Church, Laisterdyke and St Columba’s Church Tong Street, a vibrant parish community always looking to welcome the stranger or newcomer.

Job Description & Person Specification

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £57831 to £63815 per year

Location

St. Columba’s Catholic Primary School
Tong Street, Dudley Hill
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD4 9PY

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Please send your completed applications documents to hr@bcwcat.co.uk before the stated deadline of 14th May 2025 at noon

Safeguarding

 The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the exceptions order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Appointments will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the receipt of satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunities 

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is based on merit and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We strive to foster a work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.