Deputy Headteacher

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0ET

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £55,747.00 - £61,534.00 Annually (FTE) The salary rates to increase once the cost of living increments has been approved

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Archdiocese of Birmingham - The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER FOR ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL - Fiennes Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0ET

Required for January 2027

Salary range: L4-L8

The Directors of The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company, in partnership with the Governing Body of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and talented individual to be Deputy Headteacher for this popular vibrant faith school, recently graded as 'Good’ by OFSTED. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the leadership team in helping to shape the future growth of this thriving school and nursery.

The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic and be highly passionate about the Catholic Life within our school and nursery, working alongside the supportive Headteacher, Governing Body and Parish Priest.

This post offers the opportunity to work with:-

• The supportive network of our thriving MAC.

• Wonderful, confident and motivated children who are proud of their school.

• Talented, highly professional and passionate staff.

• An environment shaped by the best pastoral care where every child’s future matters.

• Committed, dedicated Governors at the heart of a strong parish community.

We are looking for a practising and committed Catholic who:-

• Has a passion for outstanding learning, who will inspire students and colleagues to be the best they can be.

• Has successful experience as an inspirational teacher in a primary school.

• Has skills to innovate, lead and motivate all stakeholders to build further sustainable success.

• Is committed to creating a caring environment that promotes academic, creative and personal achievement, alongside spiritual and moral development.

• Has high expectations of themselves, colleagues and students, and the energy and determination to make a difference.

We encourage interested candidates to visit the school, please contact the school office on 01295 264284
or email: Michele O’Donoghue on modonoghue@st-josephs-banbury.oxon.sch.uk to arrange this

THE SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF ALL STUDENTS AND TO UPHOLDING FUNDAMENTAL BRITISH VALUES. WE EXPECT ALL OUR EMPLOYEES TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT.

THIS POST WILL REQUIRE AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK.

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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 197 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-banbury-banbury

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