Deputy Headteacher - One Year Secondment / Fixed Term Contract

Overview

From September, a new senior leadership structure will be in place comprising a Headteacher, three Deputy Headteachers and two Assistant Headteachers already in post. Specific responsibilities for this role will be agreed with the Headteacher, allowing flexibility to build on the successful candidate's strengths and experience. This role offers both professional challenge and significant opportunity. It would suit an existing Deputy Headteacher seeking to broaden their experience ahead of headship, or an experienced Assistant Headteacher ready to take on their first Deputy Headteacher role. At the same time, this secondment provides valuable experience of working within a Catholic Multi Academy Trust and the collaboration, support and professional networks that this brings.

The position is available either as a secondment or fixed-term contract. For secondment arrangements, the successful candidate will remain employed by their current employer and continuous service will be preserved. The Trust will cover all employer costs and salary enhancement will be available.

Personal attributes

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an experienced senior leader with a strong track record of improving educational outcomes
• Be a practising Catholic committed to upholding our faith
• Have deep knowledge of effective pedagogy and assessment
• Be highly skilled in using data to inform teaching, intervention, and school improvement
• Demonstrate the ability to motivate, challenge, and support staff to achieve excellence
• Be committed to safeguarding, equality, and the wellbeing of all pupils

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £78702 to £86803 per year (L18-L22 as per Leadership Pay Scale)

Location

Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
Cumber Lane
Whiston
Knowsley
L35 2XG

Supporting documents

• Deputy Headteacher Secondment/Fixed Term - Recruitment Pack
• Deputy Headteacher Application Form
• Consent to Obtain Reference Form
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Form
• Notes to Applicants
• Recruitment Monitoring Form

Deadline and how to apply

Closing date: Monday 15th June 2026, 12noon

Please complete all forms available above, along with a supporting letter of application (no more than two sides of A4, minimum font size 12).

Once complete, please forward to L.Worthington@seaca.pfcmat.org no later than the aforementioned closing date.

For an informal conversation with Clare McKenna (Headteacher), please contact
L.Worthington@seaca.pfcmat.org

We would strongly encourage visits to the school, subject to the endorsement of your Headteacher.