Deputy Headteacher

Diocese of BrentwoodHOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLDEPUTY HEADTEACHERrequired by January 2027 (or sooner) At Holy Family Catholic Primary School, we believe passionately that every child deserves the very best. With Christ at the centre of everything we do, we are a truly special one-form entry school with a Nursery, where every child is known, valued and encouraged to thrive. Our wonderful children, dedicated staff and supportive families work together to create a warm, welcoming and nurturing Catholic community, rooted in Gospel values and committed to helping every child reach their full potential. We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to play a key role in the next stage of our school's development. Governors wish to appoint an experienced and highly effective Catholic leader with the vision, ambition and drive to inspire others, support our continued improvement journey, and ensure that every child and member of staff achieves their very
best. As a practising Catholic, you will bring vision, enthusiasm and a deep commitment to Catholic education. Working in partnership with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership team, you will help shape a culture of high expectations, ambition and inclusion. You will build strong and positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and the wider community, ensuring that Christ remains at the centre of all we do. Together, we will nurture children academically and spiritually, enabling them to fulfil their God-given potential and become confident, compassionate members of society. · Is a committed practising Catholic who will actively support and promote the Catholic life and mission of the school. · Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and has the ability to motivate, inspire and develop others · Builds strong partnerships with children, families, staff, governors and the wider community. · Is committed to securing high-quality teaching and learning
and sustaining long-term improvement. · Has high aspirations for every child and is dedicated to ensuring they reach their full potential. · Is proactive, resilient, optimistic and able to lead effectively in a fast-paced environment. · Is passionate about safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all children and staff. · Thrives as part of a collaborative team and is eager to contribute to the next stage of our school's development. · A welcoming, caring and supportive Catholic ethos where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. · A talented, dedicated and hardworking staff team committed to securing the best outcomes for all pupils. · The opportunity to work alongside a new and ambitious Headteacher and play a key role in shaping the future of the school. · Excellent professional development, collaboration and leadership opportunities through the Assisi Catholic Trust and the Diocese of Brentwood. · Extensive, Part-time Teacher of Art - Maternity Cover

St Michael's is an equal opportunities employer - applications are welcome from all sections of the community

The Governors of St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Headteacher to take up the post in January or April 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for a practising Catholic leader to guide our welcoming, caring and close-knit school community into its next chapter. Our mission, 'Living, Loving and Learning through Christ', is the beating heart of our inclusive school and our Catholic ethos is central to all that we do. We value and nurture every child, meeting their individual needs and enabling them to flourish academically, spiritually and personally. Our most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, judged the school to be Good in all areas inspected, while our Catholic Schools Inspection, in June 2023, judged the school to be Outstanding in all areas. Our new Headteacher will work with the Governing Body to shape the strategic direction of the school and will be responsible for its day-to-day leadership
and management. They will lead a committed staff team that works together in the best interests of every child and will be well supported by governors, staff, families, the parish, the Archdiocese of Westminster, Hackney Education and the wider school community. The successful candidate will also undertake the role of SENCo for the remainder of the 2026/27 academic year. Applications are welcomed from existing Headteachers and from experienced Deputy or Assistant Headteachers who can demonstrate successful and sustained leadership and are ready to take the next step in their career. We warmly welcome and encourage prospective applicants to visit St Scholastica's before applying. This will provide an opportunity to meet our children and staff, experience the warmth of our community and learn more about our ambitions for the future. Visits will be hosted by Davina Attara, Co-Chair of Governors. Candidates are asked to book one of the available visit slots below by
contacting the school office. Full details of the post and the CES SLT appointment documentation are available from the school website: . All applicants must complete the CES SLT Application Form. Submit completed application forms to Chandrika Sashidharan, Peripatetic School Business Manager, at This is a Reserved Post for Practising Catholics in accordance with the guidance of the Catholic Education Service. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-appointment vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance including an Enhanced DBS check. References will be sought and online searches will be carried out for all applicants invited to interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Hackney Council and the schools within our borough work to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School, 0.6 FTE position - 3 days per week - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Salary scale Main or Upper

To start 2^nd November 2026

The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher of Art to this selective school which has been five times judged OUTSTANDING by OFSTED. This is a part-time 0.6 temporary position while the incumbent is on maternity leave.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant and thriving Art Department and will teach KS3 & Year 10. GCSE courses are well established and examination results are outstanding.

This opportunity would ideally suit someone who enjoys teaching talented pupils and can communicate interest and enthusiasm for the subject in a school which is committed to the ideals of Catholic education.

The school provides a very rewarding working environment where employees are valued and there is a focus on staff welfare.