Deputy Headteacher in Bradford

Deputy Headteacher
Salary: Leadership Scale L25 – L30 (£93,421–£105,592)
Contract: Full time, permanent – September Start Date
Location: BD9 4BQ

Closing date for applications: Monday 20 April 2026 at noon

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced senior leader to join our school and take strategic responsibility for curriculum leadership, timetabling, and organisational planning across Key Stages 3–5.

This is a pivotal role within the leadership team, offering the opportunity to shape the academic experience of nearly 2,000 students within a thriving and ambitious Catholic school.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership of the curriculum and the organisational structures of the school, ensuring that the timetable, staffing, and curriculum pathways enable high-quality teaching and strong student outcomes. The role involves leading curriculum and organisational systems across a large, two-site school, requiring a high level of strategic thinking, precision, and organisational expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Leadership

• Lead the design and development of a high-quality curriculum across Key Stages 3–5
• Ensure curriculum pathways are ambitious, coherent, and inclusive
• Oversee the options process and subject provision

Timetable & Organisation

• Lead the construction and management of the timetable across both sites
• Ensure effective deployment of teaching staff
• Oversee curriculum modelling and strategic planning

Staffing & Cover

• Lead staffing allocation to support effective curriculum delivery
• Oversee cover arrangements to ensure continuity of learning
• Work closely with the Business Manager on staffing and operational planning
• Contribute to whole-school improvement planning
• Work collaboratively with Deputy Leaders responsible for Outcomes and Culture
• Ensure curriculum structures drive strong academic performance

About You

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is an experienced senior leader with a strong track record in curriculum leadership
• Has expertise in timetable construction and organisational planning
• Can think strategically and manage complexity effectively
• Demonstrates strong leadership of people and systems
• Is committed to the mission and values of Catholic education
• This post is restricted to a Practising Catholic due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement section under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Why Join Us?

• A large, ambitious, and distinctive Catholic school
• A clear and well-structured leadership team
• A curriculum that values both academic excellence and personal formation
• A strong sense of community and shared purpose
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of nearly 2,000 students