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Deputy Headteacher

New
Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Benfleet

The Governors of Holy Family Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an applicant with demonstrable experience as an excellent Catholic practitioner and teacher for this rewarding deputy headteacher role.  The successful candidate will be an ambitious team player with a commitment to continuous school improvement, who will nurture the children and contribute to leading the staff to excel. We are keen to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who will ensure that Holy Family continues to provide a broad curriculum, rooted in Gospel values. As a practicing Catholic, your drive and vision will help us continue to maximise the development and achievements of all our children, as well as contributing to our local community and wider Trust community of schools. The successful candidate will have the aspiration, resilience, and ability to support the new Headteacher following their appointment, building positive and trusting relationships with pupils, staff and parents and create a culture of learning and ambition that will see our children develop, grow, and contribute as an active member in society today. Please contact Claire Fantini, HR Manager, at the Assisi Registered Office on 01702 344933 or by email on if you have any questions. Full details of the post and relevant application form are available from the HR Manager by contacting the above email address.  All applicants must complete the CES Senior Leadership Application Form to be considered for this vacancy and submit it to .  Electronic applications are required to be signed by applicants invited to interview prior to interview. Assisi Catholic Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS clearance. References will be sought and an online search carried out on applicants as part of our due diligence. Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Group 2 L1-L5

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by 29/04/2026, 23:00

Deputy Headteacher

New
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

London

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher (L8 – L12) with some teaching responsibility (0.6 - 0.7) to start September 2026 or earlier. St Saviour’s RC Primary School is seeking an inspirational Catholic leader with a passion for nurturing both academic excellence and a caring, faith-filled environment. St Saviour’s is a one form entry voluntary aided Roman Catholic school with diverse intake of pupils creating a multi-cultural school community. It is a good opportunity to join our thriving and evolving school community under a new leadership to shape the next chapter for the school. Following our Good Ofsted outcome in March 2025, we continue to strengthen our culture of excellence, inclusion and compassion. To book a visit please contact the school Business Manager, Mrs Reid, on 02088524283 to arrange this. We would warmly welcome visits to our school during the following times: Application documents can be obtained on our school website: or call the school office on 02088524283 to request these and it will be emailed out to you. St Saviour’s Roman Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people especially the most vulnerable. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and relevant pre-employment checks. References may be taken up before interviews along with social media checks. Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK.

Leadership Pay Scale L8 – L12 (Inner London)

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by 03/05/2026, 22:59

Class Teacher

New
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend

St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend

Gravesend

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and motivated teacher to join our St John’s family, who is fully able to support the aims and ethos of our wonderful Catholic school. The successful applicant will be someone who is passionate about developing the best in all children and helping us achieve our mission “to live our lives to the full.”  We are looking for creativity and imagination - someone who sets high expectations for themselves and others. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we find a suitable applicant or receive a high volume of suitable applications St John’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS Check, Occupational Health Check and satisfactory references.

Mainscale (UPS will be considered)

Permanent

Apply by 13/05/2026, 11:00

Head Teacher

New
St Marys Catholic Primary School

St Marys Catholic Primary School

Hornchurch

The Governors of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Head Teacher. St Mary’s is a caring, friendly school and parish community where our Catholic Ethos is central to all that we do. Our new Head Teacher will work with Governors to shape the strategic direction of the school and will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of St Mary’s. Our new Head Teacher will lead a team that strives together in the best interest of all of our children, following the school’s values and mission statement: Applications are invited from Head Teachers, Deputy Head Teachers or Assistant Head Teachers with outstanding leadership experience. St Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect 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. Please note that this will also include a check of life online. 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). Any electronic applications will have to be signed by the applicant attending an interview. Please note that 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 We welcome and encourage applicants to visit our school. If required please liaise with the School Office Manager, Joanne Brooks. Information and application packs are available at and completed applications should be sent to this address also.

L19 – L25 (starting salary negotiable based on experience).

Permanent

Apply by 01/05/2026, 16:00

Class Teacher(s)

New
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Harrow

The Governors of this popular school are seeking to appoint a highly effective, dedicated and creative classroom teacher with the highest expectations who is able to motivate pupils to make excellent progress. We aim to promote the best Catholic education for our children through an exciting and engaging curriculum. Our school is highly regarded in the local community and we pride ourselves in the family atmosphere created by the pupils, staff, parents, parishioners and governors. Is a practising Catholic or willing to support the strong Catholic ethos of our school.Is an outstanding practitioner committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning.Has excellent teaching, organisation and communication skills.Will challenge all pupils to make exceptional progress and have the highest expectations of the behaviour of all pupils.Is a team player who has a good sense of humour and is flexible. Has a strong commitment to continuing professional development.Has a desire to work in a great school, supporting the long-term vision of the Headteacher and Leadership Team. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Lauren Casey, PA to the Headteacher via email at  to arrange a tour of the school. NB It is advisable to apply as soon as possible as interviews will take place as applications come in. The school reserves the right to withdraw the advert before the closing date if the post is filled. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and health checks are required for the successful applicant. We will also conduct an online search as part of our due diligence checks to help identify any issues which are publicly available online.

M1-6 Outer London £37,870.00 - £50,474.00

Full Time, Temporary

Apply by 17/06/2026, 11:00

Assistant Headteacher for EYFS

New
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Harrow

The Governors of St Teresa’s are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dedicated and visionary Assistant Headteacher with the responsibility of leading Early Years Foundation Stage. The successful candidate will be highly effective, dedicated and creative, with the highest expectations of standards and behaviour. They will be able to motivate pupils and staff to reach their full potential. The successful candidate will also hold responsibility for teaching a class or group dependent on the needs of the school. The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic or willing to support the strong Catholic ethos of our school, as well as an outstanding teacher, who has the ability to play a key role in assisting the Headteacher to ensure that the EYFS maintains its high standards while fully implementing a broad and challenging curriculum. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Lauren Casey, PA to the Headteacher via email at  to arrange a tour of the school. These will take place after the Easter break. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we carry out online checks on shortlisted candidates and references will be taken up in advance of interview.

L3-7 Outer London (£58, 497 - £64, 259)

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by 22/04/2026, 11:00