Deputy Headteacher

Grade: Leadership ISR L6 L10

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £60,619 - £66,956

Interview Date: Wednesday 14^th October 2026

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

January 2027

St Gabriel’s RC Primary School, Castleton, Rochdale, OL11 2TN

Salary: L6L10 (subject to pay award)

St Gabriel’s RC Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing Catholic school at the heart of our community in Rochdale. At St Gabriel’s we place Christ at the centre of all we do. Our children are happy, respectful and eager to learn. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and ambitious learning environment where every child can thrive.

The children and school community are seeking to appoint an inspirational, motivated and enthusiastic Deputy Headteacher to join the family of St Gabriel's RC Primary School. Governors invite applications from practising Catholic teachers who are committed to building an exceptional and caring learning environment where all members of the school family can thrive.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent teacher with a proven track record of school improvement
• Shares our Catholic ethos and values
• Has strong leadership and management skills
• Is committed to inclusion, high expectations and excellent outcomes for all
• Will support and challenge, inspire and motivate our staff and pupils
• Is ready to play a key role in the next stage of our school’s journey

In return we can offer you:

• A caring and supportive school community
• Enthusiastic, well behaved and friendly children
• A committed and talented team of staff
• Opportunities for professional development
• A school where faith, wellbeing and achievement go hand in hand

To apply for this position please submit a completed application form to kkesterton@stgabrielsrc.rochdale.sch.uk by Thursday 8^th October 2026. Shortlisting will take place on Monday 12^th October at 4.30pm and Interviews will be held Wednesday 14^th October.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.