Deputy Headteacher

CAPTION: Job details

Posting date: 22 April 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 May 2026
Location: York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4BT
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 875671df-d1df-48b6-a5a8-b220540a4906

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

St George's is looking for an inspirational and highly effective practising Catholic to join our very successful team as Deputy Headteacher. We offer the opportunity to work in a high quality, vibrant and caring environment where we share a rich vision for our pupils and for the communities in which we work.

We are looking for a strong, dynamic and inspirational leader who:

Has a commitment to Catholic education and would play an active role in the community and parish of St George's;
Promotes high expectations and will help our children to thrive in a culture that builds resilience and instil a sense of pride in what they achieve;
Is an outstanding classroom practitioner who motivates and inspires children and staff;
Makes a positive contribution to the vision and leadership of the school, helping to shape the school's future and ensure that all stakeholders are enabled to contribute effectively to the progress and development of the school;
Is creative, forward thinking and has proven experience in leading and managing areas of school development;
Is an excellent communicator, with good interpersonal and organisational skills, able to confidently deputise for the Headteacher;
Can form a strong partnership with all levels of leadership at the school and with other leaders within the Trust.

What the school offers its staff

St George's Catholic Primary School is a vibrant school that is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools with two sixth forms. NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy Trusts in the UK with more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff.

A Supportive Network: A strong, mission-led ethos supported by a dedicated Trust Board and local governors.
Exceptional Talent: Work alongside highly experienced colleagues who are committed to the highest standards.
Growth & Progression: Unrivalled professional development opportunities and a clear pathway for career progression across the Trust.
A Joyful Environment: Happy, enthusiastic, and friendly pupils who are a credit to their families and the parish.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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St George's is looking for an inspirational and highly effective practising Catholic to join our very successful team as Deputy Headteacher. We offer the opportunity to work in a high quality, vibrant and caring environment where we share a rich vision for our pupils and for the communities in which we work. We are looking for a strong, dynamic and inspirational leader who:

Has a commitment to Catholic education and would play an active role in the community and parish of St George's;
Promotes high expectations and will help our children to thrive in a culture that builds resilience and instil a sense of pride in what they achieve;
Is an outstanding classroom practitioner who motivates and inspires children and staff;
Makes a positive contribution to the vision and leadership of the school, helping to shape the school's future and ensure that all stakeholders are enabled to contribute effectively to the progress and development of the school;
Is creative, forward thinking and has proven experience in leading and managing areas of school development;
Is an excellent communicator, with good interpersonal and organisational skills, able to confidently deputise for the Headteacher;
Can form a strong partnership with all levels of leadership at the school and with other leaders within the Trust.

St George's Catholic Primary School is a vibrant school that is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools with two sixth forms. NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy Trusts in the UK with more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff.
A Supportive Network: A strong, mission-led ethos supported by a dedicated Trust Board and local governors.
Exceptional Talent: Work alongside highly experienced colleagues who are committed to the highest standards.
Growth & Progression: Unrivalled professional development opportunities and a clear pathway for career progression across the Trust.
A Joyful Environment: Happy, enthusiastic, and friendly pupils who are a credit to their families and the parish.

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