Thank you for your interest in the post of Deputy Headteacher at St. John Vianney Catholic Primary School. Our school has a warm feel with a strong Catholic ethos, and it maintains excellent standards as a top performing school in Blackpool due to the high-quality teaching and learning and our aspiration for all children to achieve.

St John Vianney is a two-form entry school with a Nursery and a SEND provision unit for 16 children with EHCPs. Our school is one of 34 English Hubs across England, selected for our expertise in teaching reading and for supporting schools in our surrounding area. Our children understand what it means to be SJV (Sincere, Joyful, and Virtuous), and they strive to live this out every day. The children are well behaved and love to be involved in all aspects of school life. 

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional leader, a dynamic and inspirational practising Catholic to support the Head Teacher to take this school forward. Could this be you?

If so, you would:
• Be a practising Catholic, with a strong faith and commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school and its community
• Be aspirational in your approach to the quality of education for all children
• Be pivotal to ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of every child in school
• Be a role model who inspires and motivates others through their commitment, enthusiasm, and dedication to raising standards
• Be a highly effective leader who can support the Head Teacher in a successful school.
• Be an experienced leader with the interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships with staff, children, parents, parish and governors
• Be a skilled communicator who can share and develop their vision 

If so, we can offer you:
• The support, guidance and continual professional development from the school’s Head Teacher
• Wonderful, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and love their school
• Caring, dedicated and hardworking staff, who welcome new ideas
• A very well-resourced school, with exciting plans in place for its future growth
• An experienced and supportive Governing Body, keen to support your professional development
• St John Vianney Catholic Primary School is a thriving, top-performing school with a strong reputation for excellence.
• As an accredited English Hub, the school is at the forefront of Department for Education (DfE) initiatives, supporting the development of early reading and phonics across the region.
• We pride ourselves on continuous improvement and are committed to supporting and collaborating with other schools to help raise standards more widely. 

Please refer to the application pack for the job description, person specification and further details. 

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:

● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 12th March 2026 – midday
Shortlisting date: Monday 16th March 2026
Interview date: Thursday 26th / Friday 27th March 2026

Post Details
Salary: Leadership scale L12 to L16
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Required: 1st September 2026