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Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy · Nelson · Lancashire

Job description

To support the Headteacher in contributing to the strategic direction and development of the school and the development, implementation and monitoring of school improvement plans, based on school self-evaluation. To support the strategic development and operational management of the curriculum provision to reflect both school, local and national priorities ensuring that curriculum provision maximises the opportunities for student achievement.

To support the quality of pastoral provision that is offered to the students through the Behaviour Policy and Rewards and Sanctions system across the school.

To deputise in the absence of the headteacher and take a major role in the day-to-day running of the school.

The duties outlined in this Job Description are in addition to those covered by the latest School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and the National Teachers’ Standards.

The Board of Directors of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust, alongside The Governors of Holy Trinity RC Primary School, are seeking to recruit a dynamic and inspirational leader for our ambitious school, which is part of Romero Catholic Academy Trust. We wish to appoint a practising Catholic Deputy Headteacher with a strong personal faith and the vision and leadership to build and develop our school.

We can offer you:

A Board of Directors, and LGB who have high expectations in delivering the strategic direction of the school and are positive and supportive;

A stable and effective leadership team committed to setting and delivering ambitious goals;

A strong, supportive and dedicated staff team;

As part of the Trust, support from the Central team;

Committed pupils who are eager to learn, in an atmosphere where they all feel valued and respected;

The opportunity to make a real difference to lives of the pupils and community we serve;

The opportunity to play a pivotal role in achieving school improvement

If you feel you have the right skills and attributes we are looking for, then we will be delighted to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01282 613709 or bursar@holytrinityrc.lancs.sch.uk .

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About this school

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
Pupils
122
Avg teacher salary
£43,596
Pupil:teacher ratio
20:1
Academy trust
ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5BL

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Salary
£60,619.00 - £66,956.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership SCP 6 - 10
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
20 October 2026
Closing date
3 November 2026

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