Deputy HeadteacherSalary: Leadership Scale L25 - L30 (£93,421-£105,592)Contract: Full time, permanent- September Start Date Location: St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College- BD9 4BQClosing date for applications: Monday 20 April 2026 at noonSt Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College is an oversubscribed, co-educational Catholic Secondary School in Bradford, formed in in 2014 through the merger of St Bede's Catholic Grammar School and St Joseph's Catholic College and is one of two secondary schools and seventeen primary schools that form the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust.About the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional and experienced senior leader to join our college and take strategic responsibility for curriculum leadership, timetabling, and organisational planning across Key Stages 3–5.This is a pivotal role within our leadership team, offering the opportunity to shape the academic experience of nearly 2,000 students within a thriving and ambitious Catholic College.The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership of the curriculum and the organisational structures of the College, 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 College, requiring a high level of strategic thinking, precision and organisational expertise.Key ResponsibilitiesCurriculum Leadership Lead the design and development of a high-quality curriculum across Key Stages 3–5Ensure curriculum pathways are ambitious, coherent, and inclusiveOversee the options process and subject provision Timetable & Organisation Lead the construction and management of the timetable across both sitesEnsure effective deployment of teaching staffOversee curriculum modelling and strategic planning Staffing & Cover Lead staffing allocation to support effective curriculum deliveryOversee cover arrangements to ensure continuity of learningWork closely with the Business Manager on staffing and operational planning Contribute to whole-College improvement planningWork collaboratively with Deputy Leaders responsible for Outcomes and CultureEnsure curriculum structures drive strong academic performance About YouWe 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 planningCan think strategically and manage complexity effectivelyDemonstrates strong leadership of people and systems Are a practising Catholic Is committed to the mission and values of Catholic education Why Join SBSJ? A large, ambitious, and distinctive Catholic CollegeA clear and well-structured leadership teamA curriculum that values both academic excellence and personal formationA strong sense of community and shared purposeThe opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of nearly 2,000 students Please apply today and you will be contacted on the next steps.Other suitable skills and experience include Deputy Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team (SLT), School Leadership, Educational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Deputy Head, Leadership Scale L25–L30JBRP1_UKTJ