Job Description

Title: Deputy Headteacher               

Salary: L4 – L8

Hours: Full Time

Term: Secondment (Maternity Cover)            

Accountable to: Headteacher

Location: Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport

Main Duties

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner.
• To take the lead on specific roles and responsibilities determined following appointment of success candidate.
• Undertake the professional duties of the Headteacher during their absence.
• Have an impact on educational progress beyond your assigned pupils.
• Identify and drive the School Improvement Plan to raise achievement and progress under the overall direction of the Headteacher.
• Line manage and appraise identified staff.
• Ensure Health and Safety requirements are met.
• Assist in the smooth running of the whole school at all times.
• Analyse and interpret whole school data and produce action plans for improvement.
• To manage behaviour effectively in both the classroom and through supporting colleagues with behaviour management.
• Lead and share responsibility for developing and implementing school policies, decision-making and strategic planning.

Duties and responsibilities of the post will change over time as requirements and circumstances change. The post holder will be required to carry out such other duties consistent with the post and as directed by the Headteacher.

These duties and responsibilities are in addition to meeting the Teacher Standards.

How to Apply

Application Process

The application process for this role is a 2-stage process:

• Application form
• Interview and tasks

To be considered for this role you must complete the LDST application form.  We are unable to accept CV applications, or applications from agencies.

Once the closing date has been reached all applications will be reviewed.  The candidates who best demonstrate the skills listed in the person specification in their application will be invited to interview.

To ask any questions, or to submit your completed application form, please email Kirsty.Taylor@ldst.org.uk or Belinda.Wood@ldst.org.uk

LDST reserves the right not to progress candidates to the next stage of the process, or not to appoint to the role if candidates fail to demonstrate the essential criteria in the person specification.

Applicants from overseas are advised to obtain an overseas criminal check before they apply for a visa as the post is in the education sector.

Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 9^th February 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Start Date of Post: Monday 13^th April 2026