Deputy Headteacher

St. Bede's Catholic School & Byron Sixth Form College

Westway, Peterlee, SR8 1DE

Salary: L20 - L24

Start Date:

September

Contract:

Full Time, Permanent

CEO:
Mr T.B. Tapping

Headteacher:
Mrs

F. Cessford

We are seeking an inspirational and committed Catholic 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 the school’s approach to curriculum, teaching and learning, and academic standards, ensuring these align with our Catholic mission and high expectations. We are looking for a practising Catholic with a strong track record in leadership, teaching and using data to inform decisions. The successful candidate will have a secure understanding of evidence informed pedagogy and curriculum design, and the ability to inspire staff and students with clarity and purpose.

St. Bede's Catholic School & Byron Sixth Form College is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, which includes five Secondary and twenty-six 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). by 9am on Wednesday 18th February 2026. Applications Forms are required and CV’s will not be accepted.

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. For any enquiries regarding this role, or to arrange a visit, please contact Emma Vasey, Business Lead via  or .

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 2nd March 2026, and interviews will be held on Friday 6th March 2026.