Pastoral Assistant Headteacher and DDSL

St Catherine's Catholic School, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7QJ

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  13 October 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  6 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Leadership scale 13 - 17

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Teach to GCSE Grade 9 and A Level A* standard and have the ability to support and challenge colleagues in your areas of responsibility to do the same
• Have an acute awareness of the importance of knowing each student well and plotting their individual paths both academically and pastorally
• Have the ability to ensure students make outstanding progress across all key stages and subjects
• Be committed to enhancing the ethos and culture of the school through determined and ethical leadership so that it becomes highly professional, transparent, efficient, secure and a fun place to work and study
• Thrive on working in teams but be able to work independently
• Constantly challenge yourself to become a better practitioner and leader
• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the development of the Catholic life of the school

What the school offers its staff

• An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• A personalised training and development programme
• Intensive leadership coaching and career advice
• The chance to perform on a wider stage through the diocese, the LSU group of schools and our London networks

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Catherine's Catholic School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1021 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Catherine's Catholic School website
• Email address: info@stccg.co.uk
• Phone number: 01322 556333
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-catherine-s-catholic-school

The school has a Christian ethos of the Roman Catholic denomination. St Catherine's is an all-girl school for years 7 to 11. We have an enthusiastic body of girls and staff each bringing their unique skills and God given talents to our school. We recognise that each child is an individual and we strive to ensure that they all reach their full potential in all aspects of school life and beyond. Our vision is summarised in the words of St Catherine of Siena “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”

Arranging a visit to St Catherine's Catholic School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@stccg.co.uk.

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