Required for September 2026

Deputy Head Teacher

Salary: L9 – L15

Our Governors, are looking to appoint a hardworking and inspirational Deputy Head Teacher, to join this forward-thinking school from September 2026.

Are you an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated leader? Would you relish the opportunity to work with the Governors and the Leadership Team to shape the future of Catholic education at Our Lady & St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School?

This is an excellent opportunity for a flexible, creative and committed individual to join our happy, vibrant and skilful team.

We are looking for a Deputy Head who:

• Has a strong Catholic faith, a passion for pastoral care and will support the school’s distinctive Catholic ethos.
• Has a proven track record of successful leadership, management and school improvement.
• Is resilient and able to respond and adopt effectively to changing circumstances, maintaining high levels of performance.
• Is organised and forward-thinking, having the vision, drive and energy to initiate, lead and manage strategies to build on the current successes and achievements of the school.
• Has an excellent working knowledge and understanding of the Early Years, Key Stage 1 and 2 curriculum with significant experience of leading across one key stage.
• Places safeguarding at the heart of the school.
• Will go the extra mile, bringing something additional to the school.

Visits to school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Kavanagh (The Office Manager) on 0121 464 2283.

All necessary documentation is available from Mrs Kavanagh.

Closing Date:          Monday 18^th May 2026

Interview:              Tuesday 19^th May 2026

Our Lady & St Rose of Lima is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The successful applicant will need to provide evidence of their Identity and Right to work in the UK.