Deputy Headteacher

The Governing Board are seeking to appoint a successful and experienced leader looking to further their career in a senior leadership role as:

Deputy Headteacher (Personal Development in the first instance)

Leadership ISR 21 - 25

1st January 2027

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an excellent Deputy Headteacher who is a practising Catholic with a strong commitment to the ethos and Catholic life of the school enshrined in our Mission Statement ‘Love, Service, Do the Best that is Possible’. The successful applicant will be an outstanding teacher who inspires children and is able to share exemplary practice. They will have the passion and ability to lead, inspire and motivate all members of our school community to ensure they achieve their full potential. Finally, they will have the ability and desire to raise the expectations of all the children entrusted to our care.

St. Paul's is a successful Catholic school which celebrates and promotes the achievement of all members of the community. Our commitment to excellent teaching and learning can be demonstrated through bespoke and high-quality CPLD opportunities.

All staff members are committed to the care and success of pupils and working in a setting where values of forgiveness, concern for others and respect are shared as the core values of St. Paul’s regardless of faith.

For further details and an application form please visit the school website www.st-pauls.org.uk, e-mail enquiries@st-pauls.org.uk or call 01908 669735

Closing date for applications Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at 9.00am

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 29th September 2026.

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before closing date and reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

St. Paul’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All references will be requested prior to interview. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.