Headteacher
Deputy Headteacher VACANCY
Salary: L20-L24
Start Date: September
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping
Headteacher: Mrs C. Lennox
St Wilfrid’s RC College
St Wilfrid’s RC College is a thriving Catholic secondary school with high ambitions for every young person. We are seeking an inspirational and committed leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Deputy Headteacher for Quality of Education, helping to drive our continued journey toward excellence.
The successful candidate will lead our whole‑school approach to curriculum, teaching and learning, and academic standards, ensuring our provision reflects both high ambition and our Catholic mission. We are looking for a practising Catholic with a proven record of leadership and outstanding teaching, a strong understanding of evidence‑informed pedagogy and curriculum design, and the ability to inspire staff and students with clarity, compassion, and purpose.
We offer a warm, supportive Catholic community, enthusiastic students, and genuine opportunities to shape the school’s strategic direction. In addition, we provide strong professional development and comprehensive leadership support.
St Wilfrid’s RC College is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.
All application documents should be fully completed and submitted by email to recruitment@stwilfrids.org by 09:00am on 18/02/2026. Applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted.
Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. For any enquiries regarding this role, or the arrange a visit, please contact us via admin@st-wilfrids.org
Shortlisting will commence 02/03/2026, and interviews will be held on 06/03/2026.
Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of preemployment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.