Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

Salary: L2 - L6

Start Date: 1st January 2027

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Location: St. Helen’s CE Primary School, Birch Road, Rixton, Warrington WA3 6JS

Welcome to St Helen’s C E Primary School, on behalf of the LDST, and the Local Governing Body we would like to invite applications for the post of Deputy Head Teacher.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational classroom practitioner to

contribute to our successful and hardworking school and become a significant part of our

Senior Leadership Team.

We are seeking to appoint someone who is energetic, talented and ambitious and who can inspire, challenge, motivate and support both children and colleagues. We require someone who has high expectations of themselves and others and can demonstrate a co-operative approach whilst being passionate about providing the highest quality of education.

St Helen’s C E Primary School is proud to be a part of the Liverpool Schools Diocese Trust (LDST) since 2018. LDST are a multi-academy trust of 19 schools from across the Liverpool Diocese. Our Trust is inclusive and values-driven and all schools within it benefit from working collaboratively and sharing a vision of providing an excellent education, built on distinctly Christian Values.

We can offer you:

A dedicated and supportive school team

Friendly, well-behaved children who are eager to learn

Positive and supportive relationships with parents, the local church and community

A real commitment to high quality continuous professional development

A committed and supportive Local Governing Body and Trust

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on [phone removed] or email Lisa Smith on [email removed] to make an appointment.

Closing date: Tuesday 13th October 2026 - noon

Interviews: Wednesday 21st October 2026

School visit dates: Thursday 1st October 2026 - 3.30pm

Monday 5th October 2026 - 3.30pm

Monday 12th October 2026 - 9.30am

Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory preemployment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate their Right to Work in the United Kingdom.

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.