Deputy Headteacher

Good Shepherd RC School, Bromley, Kent, BR1 5EP

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 January 2026

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: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L8-L12 Inner London

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governing Body of Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Deputy Headteacher, with responsibility for a class, to work alongside the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be a committed and practising Catholic and an excellent, inspirational practitioner who leads by example. They will have an integral part in leading the vision, ethos and school policies to ensure effective teaching and successful learning.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has a clear vision and understanding of Catholic education and a commitment to promote the Catholic ethos throughout the whole school community
• Is an experienced, well-qualified teacher who knows what excellent teaching looks like and how to develop it in others
• Is reflective and focused on all children, with high expectations of their learning and behaviour
• Will inspire, challenge and encourage staff to help us build on and continue to develop our vision for our school
• Will nurture a strong, caring ethos and is committed to continuing and developing the effective partnerships with the local parish, families, governors, community, Diocese and the Local Education Authority
• Is a leader with a proven track record of whole school impact.

• Is a current senior leader who has the skills, energy, drive and passion required to develop and secure the very best outcomes for all of our pupils

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A welcoming school community with a strong Catholic ethos
• Enthusiastic, well-motivated children who thrive on learning
• A team of hard-working, dedicated and caring staff
• A supportive Governing Body who work in partnership with the Headteacher
• A strong partnership with parents, parish and the community
• A commitment to CPD with an excellent opportunity to develop as a leader.

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.

How to apply:

Good Shepherd warmly welcomes the opportunity for potential candidates to visit. If you would like to arrange a visit please call our school office on 020 8698 4173 or email recruitment@goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk.

To download an application pack, please visit www.goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk/Vacancies-Teaching-staff/

For further details, please contact the school by email at: recruitment@goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk .

Completed application forms should be emailed to:

recruitment@goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk

or returned by post to:

Mrs Angela Catlin

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School

Moorside Road

Bromley

BR1 5EP

by 12pm (noon) Friday 6th February 2026.

CVs will not be accepted; therefore, a Good Shepherd Catholic/CES Application Form must be completed for all applications.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check and references. Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Good Shepherd RC School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Good Shepherd RC School website
• Email address: recruitment@goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02086984173
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/good-shepherd-rc-school

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Arranging a visit to Good Shepherd RC School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk.

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