
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Longfield Avenue, Walthamstow, (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
L(£69,239 - £76,112)
32.5 hours
ST PATRICK’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Longfield Avenue
Walthamstow
London N17 7PD
Headteacher: Mrs Natalie Holden
Tel: 020 8509 4321
Web: www.st-patricks.waltham.sch.uk
Email: school@st-patricks.waltham.sch.uk
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER
Required for September 2025
Salary scale: L12-L16
Outer London weighting
St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is a well-respected and successful Catholic Primary School. The governors invite applications from experienced, enthusiastic and suitably- qualified practising Catholic leaders to play a key role in building on the continued success of our friendly school. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, forward-thinking, approachable and enthusiastic practising Catholic leader who will work as part of the team to help continue the school development and drive the school quickly towards an outstanding education for all pupils.
We want our Deputy Headteacher to:
- Have a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education;
- Have experience at senior leadership level with strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Be an excellent teacher;
- Be an excellent communicator with a strong commitment to working in partnership with the parishes and the community;
- Be a caring individual who is supportive of the ethos of the school.
We can offer you:
- A positive and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith.
- A commitment to support your professional development to the next stage of your career.
- The opportunity to work with delightful children, supportive parents and governors.
Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school. To arrange a visit please telephone the school office on 020 8509 4321
For more information or an Application Pack please contact Carmen Cooper (School Business Manager) at carmen.cooper@st-patricks.waltham.sch.uk
Please note that only formal CES applications will be accepted for this post. We do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This is a reserved post and is open to practising Catholics only, please review the document produced by the Diocese of Brentwood ‘’Definition of a Practising Catholic for Reserved Posts” for further information.
Closing date: 28th April 2025 at 3pm
Shortlisting date: 6th May 2025
Interview Date: 16th May 2025
St. Patrick’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks. Applications should be on a CES application form and sent to the school (applications NOT submitted on the CES application form will not be considered).
Safer_recruitment.pdf
Equal_Opportunities_Policy_Statement_and_Equality_Act_2010_guidance.pdf
2._DHT_Job_Description.pdf
3._DHT_Person_Spec.pdf
1._Model_Application_Form_-_Senior_Leadership.pdf
Consent_to_Obtain_References_Form.pdf
Notes_to_Applicants.pdf
Reasonable_Adjustments_Statement.pdf
BDES-Guidance-on-definition-of-Practising-Catholic-for-Reserved-Posts.pdf
Recruitment_Monitoring_Form.pdf
Rehabilitation_of_Offenders_Act_1974-Disclosure_Form.pdf