North East Ambition
Location
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington, NE38 0HL
Grade L6 - L10 (£58,569 - £64,691 per annum)
Hours Full Time, Permanent
Overview Applications are invited from practising and committed Catholics for the post of Deputy Headteacher at St John Boste Catholic Primary School to lead the school in the next exciting phase of its development.
St John Boste Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland, and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest Catholic Education Trust in the North East of England, comprising of 47 schools.
Our Trust is committed to the support and development of all staff. We will ensure that our new Deputy Headteacher is nurtured by the education team so that they feel fully equipped to flourish in their new role.
The governors are looking for an inspirational classroom teacher who wants to work in partnership with the Headteacher of this vibrant and thriving school community.
The children are at the centre of all that we do at St John Boste Catholic Primary School. We aim to provide a stimulating learning environment in which each child feels valued and can fulfil their academic potential. We have designed our provision to develop the moral, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of our children at each stage in their development, and we are focussed on living out our mission, “Each One of Us is God’s Work of Art.”
We wish our new Deputy Headteacher to be a great people person. Someone who can lead by example, motivate a team and is driven to make St John Boste Catholic Primary School the best possible place to be for our pupils and staff.
Responsibilities
Establish and sustain a Christ centred vision embodied in the school’s Catholic mission, ethos and strategic direction in partnership with the parish and Trust, those responsible for governance and through consultation with the school community and Diocese.
Establish and sustain high-quality, expert teaching across all subjects and phases, built on an evidence-informed understanding of effective teaching and how pupils learn.
Ensure high standards of pupil behaviour through the promotion of the virtues and courteous conduct in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy.
Establish and sustain ethos, culture and practices rooted in the distinctive characteristics of Catholic education that enable pupils to access the curriculum and learn effectively.
Prioritise the professional development of staff, ensuring effective planning, delivery and evaluation which is consistent with the approaches laid out in the standard for teachers’ professional development.
Ensure the protection and safety of pupils and staff through effective approaches to safeguarding, as part of the duty of care.
Work alongside the Headteacher to careful and effective implementation of improvement strategies, which lead to sustained school improvement over time.
Commit their school to work successfully with other Catholic schools and other schools and organisations in a climate of mutual challenge and support.
Establish and sustain a professional working relationship with those responsible for governance which is inspired by a Christ centred vision of human formation.
Be one of the school’s Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.
Lead teaching and learning as a classroom practitioner with a teaching responsibility.
Facilitate, support and monitor the overall progress and development of our children, in particular those with additional needs (SEND).
Qualifications
Secure understanding of the distinctive nature of the Catholic school and Catholic education.
Evidence of appropriate professional development for the role of Deputy Headteacher.
Had active and effective leadership of a team/key stage/curriculum area/department.
Had experience of and ability to contribute to staff development (e.g. coaching, mentoring, INSET for staff).
Significant teaching experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
How to Apply Please download the application pack under supporting documents, and return your completed application pack to recruitment@bwcet.com prior to the closing date.
Visits to the school are welcome and arranged on request. Please email Helen Wallace, Business Manager to request a school visit or, for further information.
Closing Date 9th November 2025
Shortlisting Date 21st November 2025
Liturgy and School Based Activities and Formal Interview 5th December 2025
Safeguarding Statement The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
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Grade L6 - L10 (£58,569 - £64,691 per annum)
Hours Full Time, Permanent
Overview Applications are invited from practising and committed Catholics for the post of Deputy Headteacher at St John Boste Catholic Primary School to lead the school in the next exciting phase of its development.
St John Boste Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland, and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest Catholic Education Trust in the North East of England, comprising of 47 schools.
Our Trust is committed to the support and development of all staff. We will ensure that our new Deputy Headteacher is nurtured by the education team so that they feel fully equipped to flourish in their new role.
The governors are looking for an inspirational classroom teacher who wants to work in partnership with the Headteacher of this vibrant and thriving school community.
The children are at the centre of all that we do at St John Boste Catholic Primary School. We aim to provide a stimulating learning environment in which each child feels valued and can fulfil their academic potential. We have designed our provision to develop the moral, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of our children at each stage in their development, and we are focussed on living out our mission, “Each One of Us is God’s Work of Art.”
We wish our new Deputy Headteacher to be a great people person. Someone who can lead by example, motivate a team and is driven to make St John Boste Catholic Primary School the best possible place to be for our pupils and staff.
Responsibilities
Establish and sustain a Christ centred vision embodied in the school’s Catholic mission, ethos and strategic direction in partnership with the parish and Trust, those responsible for governance and through consultation with the school community and Diocese.
Establish and sustain high-quality, expert teaching across all subjects and phases, built on an evidence-informed understanding of effective teaching and how pupils learn.
Ensure high standards of pupil behaviour through the promotion of the virtues and courteous conduct in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy.
Establish and sustain ethos, culture and practices rooted in the distinctive characteristics of Catholic education that enable pupils to access the curriculum and learn effectively.
Prioritise the professional development of staff, ensuring effective planning, delivery and evaluation which is consistent with the approaches laid out in the standard for teachers’ professional development.
Ensure the protection and safety of pupils and staff through effective approaches to safeguarding, as part of the duty of care.
Work alongside the Headteacher to careful and effective implementation of improvement strategies, which lead to sustained school improvement over time.
Commit their school to work successfully with other Catholic schools and other schools and organisations in a climate of mutual challenge and support.
Establish and sustain a professional working relationship with those responsible for governance which is inspired by a Christ centred vision of human formation.
Be one of the school’s Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.
Lead teaching and learning as a classroom practitioner with a teaching responsibility.
Facilitate, support and monitor the overall progress and development of our children, in particular those with additional needs (SEND).
Qualifications
Secure understanding of the distinctive nature of the Catholic school and Catholic education.
Evidence of appropriate professional development for the role of Deputy Headteacher.
Had active and effective leadership of a team/key stage/curriculum area/department.
Had experience of and ability to contribute to staff development (e.g. coaching, mentoring, INSET for staff).
Significant teaching experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
How to Apply Please download the application pack under supporting documents, and return your completed application pack to recruitment@bwcet.com prior to the closing date.
Visits to the school are welcome and arranged on request. Please email Helen Wallace, Business Manager to request a school visit or, for further information.
Closing Date 9th November 2025
Shortlisting Date 21st November 2025
Liturgy and School Based Activities and Formal Interview 5th December 2025
Safeguarding Statement The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
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