Deputy Head

For an application pack please view our website - Job Vacancies - St Marie's Catholic Primary School

Applications should be made by completing the CES application form and should be returned via email to danielle.smith@knowsley.gov.uk by the closing date.

Deputy Head – Maternity Cover / 2 term Secondment until 25 March 2027 or upon the return of the postholder from maternity leave, whichever is the sooner

Required: 1 September 2026

Salary Range: L7 – L11 / £60,145 - £66,368 per annum

The Governing Body of this successful, happy and forward-thinking Catholic school have an exciting opportunity for an existing senior leader, who has previous experience of the role of Deputy Headteacher.

We are seeking a confident, caring and creative individual who will maximise opportunities for our staff team and children. We are looking for a leader who has a track record of improving standards and outcomes and can support the Head of School in leading the school.

St Marie’s is a warm, welcoming and faith-filled community. The candidate should be a committed, practising Catholic with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic Education and who will continue to put our Catholic ethos at the heart of all we. We believe in the power of Catholic education to change lives, and raise aspirations. At St Marie’s, children are known, nurtured, and encouraged to achieve the highest standards, developing as responsible citizens and unique individuals.

We would strongly welcome applications from candidates who have proven experience in the role and ability to support the Head of School.

Our school can offer you:

• A welcoming, happy environment where pupils and staff enjoy coming to school.
• A school firmly rooted in Gospel Values.
• Hard working dedicated and enthusiastic colleagues.
• Excellent support of Governors and parents.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a committed, practising Catholic with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic Education and who will continue to put our Catholic ethos at the heart of all we do
• Fulfil the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Put our children first, ensuring relationships, curriculum, teaching, and experiences support them to achieve
• Undertake the normal responsibilities of the class teacher
• Be a member of the senior management team.
• Assist the Headteacher in managing the school
• Support and represent the headteacher at meetings as and when required
• Undertake the professional duties of the headteacher during his/her absence
• Undertake such duties as are delegated by the Headteacher
• Play a major role under the overall direction of the Headteacher in formulating and reviewing Mission Statement, Development Plan, aims and objectives of the school by:

- establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved - managing staff and resources to that end

- monitoring progress towards their achievement.

If you have an expression of interest please speak with either Mr M White our Executive Headteacher by contacting the school office stmaries@stmariescps.org.uk

Invitation to view school will be held by contacting the school office at the above email address.

Closing date: 30 April 2026

St Marie’s is a SAFE school where we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the current and future wellbeing of our children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure (CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service. By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2022.