St Paul’s Catholic Primary School
Leadership Scale L5 – L9
Part-time class teaching commitment –

The Governors of St Paul’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a faith-filled, compassionate and ambitious leader to serve as our next Deputy Headteacher.

This is a pivotal role in the life of our joyful and thriving school community, working in close partnership with the Headteacher to ensure that every child is known, loved and supported to flourish. We are looking for someone who feels called to Catholic education and is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.

About the role

The Deputy Headteacher will play a central role in shaping the pastoral life of the school and ensuring that the most vulnerable pupils and families receive the very best support.

Key areas of leadership may include:

• safeguarding (Designated Safeguarding Lead)
• pastoral care and behaviour
• attendance
• disadvantaged pupils

The role includes a part-time teaching commitment, enabling the successful candidate to remain rooted in classroom practice while growing into whole-school leadership. Areas of responsibility could be altered for the right candidate

A role for an aspiring Deputy Headteacher

This post is ideally suited to a current assistant headteacher, phase leader or experienced middle leader who is ready for their first deputy headship. You do not need to be a serving Deputy Headteacher.

What matters most is:

• your moral purpose
• your love for children and families
• your commitment to the mission of Catholic education
• your capacity to grow into strategic leadership

You will be supported through:

• close coaching and daily partnership with the Headteacher
• high-quality professional development
• the opportunity to develop into a confident and impactful whole-school leader

About you

You will be someone who:

• is a practising Catholic with a deep commitment to the mission of the Church
• is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
• has successfully led an area of school improvement (for example a phase, subject, pastoral or inclusion area)
• is passionate about ensuring that every child – particularly the most vulnerable – flourishes
• builds strong, life-giving relationships with pupils, families and staff
• is reflective, resilient and eager to grow as a leader
• leads with integrity, warmth and compassion

About us

St Paul’s is a loving and faith-filled community where Christ is at the centre of all we do. We are proud of our:

• happy, caring and enthusiastic children
• dedicated and supportive staff team
• strong relationships with families and parish
• genuine commitment to staff development and wellbeing
• culture of shared and sustainable leadership

What we can offer

• a joyful Catholic community with a strong sense of mission and belonging
• a Headteacher who is deeply committed to coaching, mentoring and developing future leaders
• a personalised programme of leadership development tailored to your experience and aspirations
• support to grow confidently into the role of Deputy Headteacher, including safeguarding and strategic leadership
• access to high-quality professional development, including diocesan leadership programmes and national NPQ qualifications where appropriate
• regular non-contact time to fulfil leadership responsibilities effectively
• a staff team who care deeply for one another and are committed to shared leadership
• supportive governors and strong parish links
• children who will inspire you every day

We are fully committed to forming the next generation of Catholic school leaders and will invest significantly in your professional and spiritual development.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and strongly recommended.

St Paul’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Please contact office@stpauls.w-berks.sch.uk for an application pack or to arrange a visit to the school.

Closing Date: Monday 16^th March

Interviews: Tuesday 24^th March