Deputy Headteacher, Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Education Service; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School in Bromley seeks a proven leader to drive Catholic ethos and high educational standards across the whole school. You will guide strategic improvement, develop staff, and foster strong partnerships with parish, families, governors, and the community.

The post requires a current senior leadership background, a deep commitment to Catholic education, and a track record of impactful school leadership.

Qualifications

• Clear vision for Catholic education and ethos
• Current senior leader with energy, drive and passion
• Experienced, well-qualified teacher who knows excellent teaching
• Reflective with high expectations for learning and behaviour
• Ability to inspire and develop staff
• Commitment to partnerships with parish, families, governors, community, Diocese and LA
• Proven track record of whole-school impact

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to secure the best outcomes for all pupils
• Promote and embed Catholic ethos across the school
• Lead teaching and learning improvement and staff development
• Strengthen partnerships with parish, families, governors, community, Diocese and LA

Skills

Visionary leadership

Senior leadership

Teaching excellence

Reflective practice

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

Closing Date: 12pm (noon) Tuesday 13 th October 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 20 th October 2026
Start Date: 1 st January 2027
Leadership Scale: L8-L12 (Inner London)

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has a clear vision and understanding of Catholic education and a commitment to promote the Catholic ethos throughout the whole school community
• Is a current senior leader who has the skills, energy, drive and passion required to develop and secure the very best outcomes for all of our pupils
• Is an experienced, well-qualified teacher who knows what excellent teaching looks like and how to develop it in others
• Is reflective and focused on all children, with high expectations of their learning and behaviour
• Will inspire, challenge and encourage staff to help us build on and continue to develop our vision for our school
• Will nurture a strong, caring ethos and is committed to continuing and developing the effective partnerships with the local parish, families, governors, community, Diocese and the Local Education Authority
• Is a leader with a proven track record of whole school impact.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming school community with a strong Catholic ethos
• Enthusiastic, well-motivated children who thrive on learning
• A team of hard-working, dedicated and caring staff
• A supportive Governing Body who work in partnership with the Headteacher
• A strong partnership with parents, parish and the community
• A commitment to CPD with an excellent opportunity to develop as a leader.

Completed application forms should be emailed to: [e-mail] or returned by post to: Mrs Angela Catlin, Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School, Moorside Road, Bromley BR1 5EP by 12pm (noon) Tuesday 13th October 2026.

CVs will not be accepted; therefore, a Good Shepherd Catholic/CES Application Form must be completed for all applications.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check and references. Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.