Deputy Headteacher

Haringey Education Partnership; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Deputy Headteacher to join their leadership team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant school community, fostering a strong Catholic ethos and promoting children's learning and development. You will be part of a supportive environment with a committed Headteacher and Governing Body, focused on achieving high standards. This non-class-based position allows for dedicated leadership time, ensuring you can focus on driving educational excellence. If you're passionate about education and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development

Supportive Leadership

Dedicated Leadership Time

Strong Community Engagement

Qualifications

• Experienced practising Catholic leader with a clear vision for education.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop improvement across the curriculum.
• Manage and support existing staff effectively.

Skills

Leadership in Education

Safeguarding

Curriculum Development

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Catholic Education Leadership

Job description

St Monica’s Catholic Primary School, Cannon Road, Southgate, London, N14 7HE

Telephone: [phone]

Post Title: Deputy Headteacher

Salary Scale: Leadership Scale 10-14

Contract:Full-time and permanent

Start Date:1st September 2025

Report to: Headteacher

Applications Close: midday Monday 12th May 2025

Shortlisting: Thursday 15th May 2025

Interviews: Friday 23rd May 2025

St. Monica’s Catholic Primary School is a highly respected, two-form entry Catholic primary school in Southgate. The Governors and Headteacher invite applications from experienced, enthusiastic and suitably qualified practising Catholic leaders to play a key role in building on the success of our friendly school, working in partnership with our whole school community.

We want a Deputy Headteacher who is:

• a practising Catholic with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education;
• secure in their understanding of and commitment to safeguarding;
• able to lead and develop improvement across the curriculum, including leadership of the Catholic life of the school and Relationships and Health Education;
• passionate about children’s learning and has a proven track record of raising attainment and developing the whole child;
• an excellent communicator with good management skills who can develop and work with existing staff
• hard working, well organised and highly motivated.

We can offer you:

• an exciting opportunity to join a leadership team in an amazing school with enthusiastic, well-behaved children and a strong Catholic ethos;
• a supportive Headteacher and Governing Body who are committed to school improvement and who will work with you to achieve your goals;
• an enthusiastic and aspirational Senior Leadership Team;
• dedicated and talented staff who are keen to build on high standards.
• as a non-class-based role, dedicated time for your leadership responsibilities.
• supportive parents and parish community.
• a commitment to your continuing professional development.

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school.

For more information, an Application Pack or to arrange a visit, please contact the Headteacher, Kate Baptiste or the school office on 020 886 4647 or [e-mail] .

Completed applications should be sent to Catherine Nolan at [e-mail].

St Monica’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks.

References will be sought and the successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure + Barring Service Check.

Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies.