Deputy Headteacher

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8SB

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership Range L11 - L16
• Additional allowances:

  Leadership Range L11 - L16

Deputy Headteacher job summary

St Joseph’s is a thriving two‑form entry Catholic school with a strong commitment to continual improvement, a creative and inclusive curriculum, and truly fantastic teachers and children. We are seeking a dedicated and inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join our vibrant, successful school and work closely in partnership with the Headteacher

We are looking for someone who:

Is an imaginative and dynamic teacher with an excellent record of classroom practice.

Shows real enthusiasm for children’s learning and the development of the whole child.

Is driven to raise standards in teaching and learning.

Is passionate about leading, motivating and inspiring others.

Is self‑motivated, creative and empathetic.

Is deeply committed to inclusion and ensuring every child thrives.

Communicates effectively and works collaboratively as part of a team.

St Joseph’s offers:

A warm, welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos, where every child is known, valued and celebrated.

A well‑resourced school with extensive outdoor learning space.

Well‑behaved, friendly and confident children who are enthusiastic about learning.

A dedicated, supportive and collaborative staff team.

A senior leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional development.

The opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact on the future of our school.

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

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 392 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-gerrards-cross

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