Permanent Full Time

SCP L19 – L24a £80,655 - £90,255

Responsible to: Headteacher

Main Location: Our Lady & St John RC High school

Required to commence 1^st September 2026

The Board of Directors of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust, alongside The Governors of Our Lady & St John RC High School, are seeking to recruit a highly skilled and motivated Deputy Headteacher who is committed to providing an outstanding Catholic education to our school.

At Our Lady & St John we aim to be a caring Catholic Community where our faith and values underpin everything we do, shaping not only academic excellence but also the character and personal growth of our students. Families choose our school because they want the strong foundation we provide to help their children grow into confident, compassionate, and capable young adults.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven and experienced leader to make a difference as a Deputy Headteacher. With a new Headteacher starting in September 2026, we are looking for an outstanding leader who is keen to continue to drive the school forward.

If you feel you have the right skills and attributes we are looking for, then we will be delighted to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01254 588388 or enquiries@olsj.blackburn.sch.uk.

 Full details and recruitment monitoring forms are available from the Romero Catholic Academy Trust website: www.romerocat.com .

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: Sunday 26th April 2026

Shortlisting Date: Monday 27th April 2026

Interview Date: Friday 1st May 2026