DEPUTY HEADTEACHER VACANCY
Permanent – Full Time
Required for 1st September 2025
Salary: L6 – L10 (£56,316 – £62,202)
CEO: Mr B Tapping
Applications are invited from practising and committed Catholics for the post of Deputy Headteacher of St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School (Jarrow).
St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School is a happy and welcoming school, where our dedicated and passionate staff team work hard to provide a safe and stimulating environment to ensure all of our pupils ‘let their light shine’ and reach their full potential. In our recent successful Ofsted inspection, it was noted that, ‘Pupils thrive, personally and academically, at St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School.’
St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School 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.
Application documents should be fully completed and submitted by email to TMAoffice@stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk by 9am on Friday 04 April 2025.
Completed application forms are required; CVs will not be accepted.
For enquiries regarding this role or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Mrs Alderson, Headteacher, at TMAoffice@stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk or on 01914898355.
Shortlisting: Monday 07 April 2025
Interviews: Thursday 01 May 2025
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 pre-employment 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.
Briefing Note on the Definition of Practising Catholic
Consent to Obtain References Form
Diocesan Model Statement on Equal Opportunities in Catholic Schools
