Deputy Headteacher

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Gautby Road, Birkenhead, CH41 7DU
Tel. 0151 652 8454 Website: https://holycross.wirral.sch.uk/
Loving and Learning Together in Faith

Deputy Headteacher ISR L8 - L12
Required as soon as possible

Following the promotion of the current Deputy Headteacher to Headship, after Acting up in the role for a period of 2 years, the Governors at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and committed Catholic to the post. The successful candidate will be ambitious for their own development as well as that of the school.
This is an ideal opportunity for a practising Catholic, who is dynamic, forward thinking and creative, who can join our hardworking and dedicated team to drive forward our journey of faith, love, academic excellence and personal development.

We are looking for a candidate who:
has a clear understanding of, and vision for, education in a Catholic school
has a commitment and passion to raise standards for all children
is an inspirational leader, who demonstrates outstanding teaching and learning
can successfully lead curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment and attendance throughout the school
is an excellent communicator in a range of situations
has the ability to motivate, support and inspire staff and pupils, develop and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders

We can offer our new Deputy Headteacher:
a happy, nurturing, secure environment which celebrates the Catholic faith and ethos, where faith and learning are intertwined and built on the teachings of Jesus
happy, confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and display exemplary behaviour
a dedicated, supportive and hard-working family of teachers and support staff working in partnership with active and supportive governors who have high aspirations for all pupils.
a commitment to your wellbeing and professional development.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is committed to equality of opportunity. Offer of a
position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability

We warmly invite you to visit our school to meet our happy, confident and enthusiastic pupils and dedicated staff.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and will take place on Wednesday 8th January 2026 at 1.30pm and Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 4.30pm. Please contact the school office on 0151 652 8454 to reserve a place.

Applications must be made on the attached Senior Leadership CES application form, which can also be found on our school website along with supplementary forms.
Completed application forms should be returned via email to: dyers@holycross.wirral.sch.uk no later than 9am on Monday 19th January 2026.

Closing Date for applications: 9am on Monday 19th January 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 19th January 2026
Lesson Observations: Thursday 22nd January 2026
Interviews: Monday 26th January 2026