Deputy Headteacher

Finchley Catholic High School, London, N12 8TA

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L21-25 (Outer London)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• be a practising Catholic who will nurture the faith and spirituality of our school community
• Have at least 3 years Senior Leadership experience
• Be an outstanding teacher with an excellent understanding of how students learn, how barriers to learning can be overcome and have a proven track record of superb student outcomes
• Be strategic, creative, energetic and highly organised
• Be highly informed of current approaches to teaching, learning, assessment, curriculum and inclusion
• Be an excellent leader and communicator with a clear sense of moral purpose, be analytical and have an excellent understanding of school improvement strategies and systems
• Be focused on ensuring that no child is left behind
• Potentially have aspirations for headship

What the school offers its staff

Finchley Catholic High School is:

• A well-respected, oversubscribed Catholic Community committed to the academic, spiritual and personal development of each individual student
• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued and where talent and creative ideas are encouraged and developed
• A school who actively demonstrate a strong commitment to CPD and professional growth, serving as a stepping stone to future promotion
• A school with incredibly dedicated staff who work collegiately and share their excellent practice with each other
• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed
• We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. The successful applicant will be committed to Catholic secondary education. Finchley Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment
  

• This is a Reserved Post for Practising Catholics in accordance with the guidance of the Catholic Education Service.

  
  

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

Finchley Catholic High School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such all candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Deputy Headteacher OCTOBER 2026 ADVERT.pdf - 357 KB (opens in new tab)

Deputy Headteacher Person Specification October 2026 UPDATED.pdf - 211 KB (opens in new tab)

Deputy Headteacher Job Description October 2026 UPDATED.pdf - 285 KB (opens in new tab)

Candidate Information October 2026.pdf - 2.21 MB (opens in new tab)

Deputy Head Candidate Letter October 2026.pdf - 197 KB (opens in new tab)

About Finchley Catholic High School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1172 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Finchley Catholic High School website
• Email address: tboland@finchleycatholic.org.uk
• Phone number: 02084450105
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/finchley-catholic-high-school

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Arranging a visit to Finchley Catholic High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tboland@finchleycatholic.org.uk.

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