Deputy Headteacher
Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.Salary: Leadership Scale L25 – L30 (£93,421-£105,592)Contract: Full time, permanent- September Start DateLocation: St Bede’s and St Joseph’s Catholic College- BD9 4BQClosing date for applications: Monday 20 April 2026 at noonSt Bede’s and St Joseph’s Catholic College is an oversubscribed, co-educational Catholic Secondary School in Bradford, formed in in 2014 through the merger of St Bede’s Catholic Grammar School and St Joseph’s Catholic College and is one of two secondary schools and seventeen primary schools that form the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust.About the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional and experienced senior leader to join our college and take strategic responsibility for curriculum leadership, timetabling, and organisational planning across Key Stages 3–5.This is a pivotal role within our leadership team, offering the opportunity to shape the academic experience of nearly 2,000 students within a thriving and ambitious Catholic College.The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership of the curriculum and the organisational structures of the College, ensuring that the timetable, staffing and curriculum pathways enable high-quality teaching and strong student outcomes. The role involves leading curriculum and organisational systems across a large, two-site College, requiring a high level of strategic thinking, precision and organisational expertise.Key ResponsibilitiesCurriculum LeadershipLead the design and development of a high-quality curriculum across Key Stages 3–5Ensure curriculum pathways are ambitious, coherent, and inclusiveOversee the options process and subject provisionTimetable & OrganisationLead the construction and management of the timetable across both sitesEnsure effective deployment of teaching staffOversee curriculum modelling and strategic planningStaffing & CoverLead staffing allocation to support effective curriculum deliveryOversee cover arrangements to ensure continuity of learningWork closely with the Business Manager on staffing and operational planningContribute to whole-College improvement planningWork collaboratively with Deputy Leaders responsible for Outcomes and CultureEnsure curriculum structures drive strong academic performanceAbout YouWe are looking for a candidate who:Is an experienced senior leader with a strong track record in curriculum leadershipHas expertise in timetable construction and organisational planningCan think strategically and manage complexity effectivelyDemonstrates strong leadership of people and systemsAre a practising CatholicIs committed to the mission and values of Catholic educationWhy Join SBSJ? xwzovoh A large, ambitious, and distinctive Catholic CollegeA clear and well-structured leadership teamA curriculum that values both academic excellence and personal formationA strong sense of community and shared purposeThe opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of nearly 2,000 studentsPlease apply today and you will be contacted on the next steps.Other suitable skills and experience include Deputy Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team (SLT), School Leadership, Educational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Deputy Head, Leadership Scale L25–L30…