Deputy Headteacher
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
Gateshead -
Salary:
L6-L10 (£56,316- £62,202 per annum) -
Hours:
Full time -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
24th Mar 2025
Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6NU
Grade: L6-L10 (£56,316- £62,202 per annum)
Hours: Full time, Permanent.
Applications are invited from practising and committed Catholics for the post of Deputy Headteacher at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest Catholic Education Trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
The governors of this friendly, caring and successful school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and outstanding primary classroom teacher as Deputy Headteacher to join our team and help us work towards our mission statement;
Growing Together, Learning Together, Achieving Together in Christ
At Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, we aim to provide a supportive learning environment, both inside and outside the classroom, that will allow our pupils to grow as individuals to become confident, resilient and intuitive learners. We provide a safe and inclusive school, where every child is celebrated for who they are, reflecting the Gospel values of love, trust and respect which are central to the school’s mission statement.
We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who:
• Is a committed and practising Catholic who values the distinctive nature of Catholic Education
• Is an outstanding classroom teacher with a passion for highly effective teaching and learning
• Is creative, innovative and forward thinking
• Is able to work collaboratively with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governors
• Sets targets and plans rigorously to ensure that all children thrive and achieve their full potential
• Leads by example and has high expectations of everyone
• Forms positive relationships, challenges, motivates and inspires others
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School offers:
• An excellent opportunity in our warm and welcoming school
• Happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn, a pleasure to teach and flourish in our school
• A commitment to your continued professional development
• A strong, supportive, friendly staff who work well as a team
• A dedicated and committed Governing Body
• Excellent links with our parish community
How to Apply:
To complete an application form please download the application pack below and return your completed application pack to recruitment@bwcet.com prior to the closing date.
Visits to the school are welcome and arranged on request. Please email jfoster@shb.bwcet.com to request a school visit before the closing date or for further information.
Closing date: 9am on Friday 28th March 2025
Shortlisting date: Monday, 31st March 2025
Formal Interview: Friday, 2nd May 2025
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online check will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
At Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, our mission is clear: enabling all to flourish. Inspired by our Catholic faith and values, we are dedicated to nurturing the whole child – spiritually, academically, and personally – so that every young person is given the opportunity to thrive.
We are proud to be a family of 48 schools working in partnership with our Diocese, directors, governors and school leaders. Together, we are committed to preserving and protecting Catholic education, ensuring its strength, sustainability, and accessibility for generations to come.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust supports and partners with five secondary schools, one middle school, one first school and forty-one primary schools in the west of our Diocese. Our designated schools are located in four different Local Authorities: Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham.
