Deputy Headteacher
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7BW46 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
5 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L5 - L9
What skills and experience we're looking for
Located as part of a Federation within Farnborough, St Patrick’s School is a one form entry primary school with a diverse demographic, committed staff, supportive governors and parents and delightful children who are eager to learn and who take pride in being good ambassadors for our school. We have a Nursery Class which takes children from the age of 2.
Due to the recent leadership restructure across our Federation, the governors are seeking to appoint an exceptional deputy head teacher from January 2026. The successful candidate will support the school on its continued journey of improvement. Our Catholic ethos is valued by children, parents and staff. We are looking for a committed and practising Catholic with a strong personal faith and a clear vision of the distinctive nature of Catholic education.
We are looking for a candidate who:
- is able to sustain and develop the Catholic ethos of the school recognising God in all that we do;
- is an outstanding classroom practitioner with experience across the primary phase;
- has high expectations of achievement and behaviour for all pupils;
- is committed to working in partnership with staff, governors, parents and pupils;
- has excellent management and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, challenge, develop and inspire others;
- has good communication skills and a calm, positive, welcoming manner;
- is committed to safeguarding;
- is a practising Catholic with a clear understanding of and commitment to, Catholic education;
- is motivated to drive improvement and reflective of their own practice.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- a very friendly, welcoming school with hard working and dedicated staff and governors;
- enthusiastic, considerate and diverse pupils, who are willing and eager to learn;
- the opportunity to work in close partnership with our Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team, to shape and drive school improvement
- a reduced teaching commitment
- effective professional development to support you on your career path.
Further information about the job
Visits to the School are encouraged and welcomed.
Application packs are available from Victoria Ryan, Executive School Business Manager who can be contacted by telephone on 01252 542511 or e-mail at v.ryan@st-patricks.hants.sch.uk. Alternatively, please complete the online form to express an interest, and a pack will be e-mailed to you.
Closing date for applications: Midday on 5th September 2025
Interview date: Thursday 25th September 2025
The successful candidate will be expected to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.
At St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Commitment to safeguarding
At St. Patrick's we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 256 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- v.ryan@st-patricks.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01252 542511
St Patrick’s is a friendly, vibrant one form entry Catholic Primary School set in wooded grounds in Farnborough.
Our age range is 2 - 11 years, and our school includes a Nursery class housed in our Woodlands Early Years Centre along with our Reception Class.
Arranging a visit to St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email v.ryan@st-patricks.hants.sch.uk.
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