Deputy Headteacher

Saint Michael's Catholic High School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0SS

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary Grade L21 - L26 including fringe
• Additional allowances:

  Salary Grade L21 - L26 including fringe

Deputy Headteacher job summary

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Required September 2026

Permanent Full Time

Salary Grade L21 - L26 including fringe

St Michael’s Catholic High School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and ambitious Deputy Headteacher who is a practising Catholic to work alongside our newly appointed Headteacher. We are looking for an experienced candidate with outstanding leadership qualities to join our dynamic Senior Leadership Team in driving our school towards even further success.

St Michael's is highly successful Catholic Secondary School serving the community of South West Hertfordshire and is part of The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust (DOWAT) - one of the most successful Multi Academy Trusts in the country. We are a warm, supportive and inclusive community where every decision is centred around our ethos and mission.

Our staff are deeply committed to the provision of an excellent holistic education that will result in every student thriving. The successful candidate will play a critical strategic role in the development and implementation of this education.

This is an exciting time to join our community, following successful inspections by the Archdiocese of Westminster and OFSTED last academic year, and the retirement of our long-serving Headteacher. The successful candidate will have the opportunity, working alongside the newly appointed Headteacher, to shape the future direction and success of our school. The post will provide many opportunities for further professional and career development.

Applications are welcome from existing Senior Leaders who can demonstrate:

• a commitment to the philosophy of Catholic Education and will actively support the Ethos and Dominican Values of our school
• the capability to shape the vision and strategic direction for the school, setting high expectations with a clear focus on raising student achievement
• excellent role modelling for all members of staff and for students in all aspects of school life
• a deep understanding of outstanding classroom practice, both in theory and their own practice
• the ability to contribute significantly to continuous school improvement in the context of the School's Ethos and Mission Statement
• exceptional curriculum knowledge and experience of curriculum design and planning

All applications must be received by midday on Friday 6 March 2026. Shortlisting: w/c Monday 9 March 2026

Interviews: w/c Monday 16 March 2026

For more information about St. Michael's Catholic High School please visit our website: www.stmichaelscatholichighschool.co.uk.

We would strongly advise interested candidates to visit the school prior to making an application. To arrange a visit, please contact Miss Viki Baker on: 01923 673760 or email: baker.v@stmichaelscatholichighschool.co.uk

We reserve the right to appoint a candidate before the closing date so early applications are encouraged.

The school is committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974’ and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that an online search of all applicants will be carried out as part of our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Any questions arising from this online search may be discussed at interview.

References will be requested prior to interview.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Saint Michael's Catholic High School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1121 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Saint Michael's Catholic High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saint-michael-s-catholic-high-school-watford

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Watford and Hertfordshire