Deputy Headteacher — Catholic School Leader & Innovator

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

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.