Deputy Headteacher
From: 1st September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: L5 - L10
Working Pattern: Full Time (0.6 teaching commitment)
Join Our Community at Latchford St James Church of England Primary School!
At Latchford St James, we are a growing, nurturing, and joyful Christian school where every individual is valued. Our mission is to provide the best possible care, support, and education to our children and families, and we’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate Deputy Headteacher to help us continue to thrive.
We are excited to offer this wonderful opportunity following the departure of our previous Deputy Headteacher in summer 2024. We’re looking for someone who will work closely with the Headteacher and our amazing team to ensure our students receive the very best experiences and opportunities.
The Deputy Headteacher we are looking for will:
- Be passionate about helping all children succeed and see the potential in every one of them.
- Be deeply committed to upholding and promoting the Christian vision, mission, and values that define our school.
- Possess the knowledge and skills to effectively monitor, evaluate, and lead whole school improvement, with a particular focus on teaching, learning and standards of attainment.
- Understand the vital role of a Church of England school within its community and embrace the opportunity to live out Gospel values in their daily life.
- Support, inspire, and empower our teaching staff to bring out the best in their practice.
- Build strong, positive relationships with colleagues, children, and the wider community, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and commitment.
- Share our unwavering commitment to safeguarding, welfare, and the wellbeing of all children and staff.
What we offer you:
- A warm, welcoming school with enthusiastic children who care deeply about their school.
- A dedicated and passionate team of staff who are committed to making a difference for our children.
- An environment that is rich in Christian values, where we aim to reflect our faith in everything we do.
- A supportive space where you can continue to grow both personally and professionally.
If you’re looking for an exciting and fulfilling leadership opportunity in a school where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!
Closing date for application & shortlisting: 14th March 2025 9am
Interview Date: Thursday 20th March 2025
Visits to the school are welcomed and the dates are below;
Visit 1 & 2: Tuesday 4th March 9.30am & 4pm
Visit 3: Friday 7th March 9.30am
Visit 4: Monday 10th March 4pm
To arrange a visit contact Mrs Paula Singleton using the email address: Latchford_primary@sch.warrington.gov.uk
Paula is our office manager and will be the first point of contact for any further information.
Commitment to safeguarding
Latchford St James C of E Primary School is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check, provide suitable references, provide evidence of qualifications and be subject to identity checks.
