Deputy Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Finchley Catholic High School is seeking an exceptional senior leader who reflects our Catholic ethos and can drive academic and spiritual development. The role requires strategic leadership, a strong track record in improving student outcomes and a clear commitment to inclusive education.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher, an effective communicator, and a potential future headteacher aspirant, prepared to lead with moral purpose and collaborate across the school community.

Qualifications

• Be a practising Catholic who will nurture the faith and spirituality of our school community.
• Have at least 3 years Senior Leadership experience.
• Be an outstanding teacher with an excellent understanding of how students learn, how barriers to learning can be overcome and have a proven track record of superb student outcomes.
• Be strategic, creative, energetic and highly organised.
• Be highly informed of current approaches to teaching, learning, assessment, curriculum and inclusion.
• Be an excellent leader and communicator with a clear sense of moral purpose, be analytical and have an excellent understanding of school improvement strategies and systems.
• Be focused on ensuring that no child is left behind.
• Potentially have aspirations for headship.

Skills

Catholic ethos

Senior Leadership experience

Outstanding teaching

Strategic thinking

Curriculum and inclusion knowledge

Leadership and communication

Student outcomes focus

Aspirations for headship

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• be a practising Catholic who will nurture the faith and spirituality of our school community
• Have at least 3 years Senior Leadership experience
• Be an outstanding teacher with an excellent understanding of how students learn, how barriers to learning can be overcome and have a proven track record of superb student outcomes
• Be strategic, creative, energetic and highly organised
• Be highly informed of current approaches to teaching, learning, assessment, curriculum and inclusion
• Be an excellent leader and communicator with a clear sense of moral purpose, be analytical and have an excellent understanding of school improvement strategies and systems
• Be focused on ensuring that no child is left behind
• Potentially have aspirations for headship

What the school offers its staff

• A well-respected, oversubscribed Catholic Community committed to the academic, spiritual and personal development of each individual student
• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued and where talent and creative ideas are encouraged and developed
• A school who actively demonstrate a strong commitment to CPD and professional growth, serving as a stepping stone to future promotion
• A school with incredibly dedicated staff who work collegiately and share their excellent practice with each other
• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed
• We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. The successful applicant will be committed to Catholic secondary education. Finchley Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment
• This is a Reserved Post for Practising Catholics in accordance with the guidance of the Catholic Education Service.

Commitment to safeguarding

Finchley Catholic High School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such all candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.