Deputy Headteacher Employer St Alban's Catholic Primary School Reference SACPS

Required: 1stJanuary 2027 or sooner

Salary Range: L6 L11

The governors of St Albans Catholic Primary School in conjunction with Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Multi-Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a highly motivated dedicated and inspirational Deputy Headteacher who can support the Headteacher in leading the school to the next stage on its exciting journey.

We strive to ensure the very best outcomes for every learner so that they achieve their full potential and the Governing Body are looking to appoint a practising Catholic who has a clear vision of excellence and a strong personal Catholic faith which will inspire staff children and parents.

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who:

• Can communicate the schools vision compellingly and support the Headteachers strategic leadership
• Has the vision passion and ability to lead inspire and motivate all members of our school community to ensure they achieve their full potential
• Is an outstanding teacher who inspires children and is able to share exemplary practice across the whole school
• Is creative forward thinking and has proven experience in leading and managing areas of school development
• Has the ability to build excellent relationships with pupils families staff governors the parish and the wider community
• Will promote values that maintain a disciplined orderly school with a caring Catholic ethos
• Will be responsible for TAs and their appraisals

The post holder will be an outstanding practitioner who is committed to raising standards for all learners. They will ensure that teaching is of the highest standard in

order to secure the continued success of our school in providing the best opportunities for all children. This is a reserved post for a practicing Catholic.

• Happy well-behaved children who enjoy coming to school and are eager to learn and full of potential
• Friendly dedicated and professional staff
• A highly committed Governing Board focused on securing an exciting future for our school
• A strong commitment to your professional growth and leadership development
• Excellent collaborative networks within the Catholic Multi-Academy Trust
• A welcoming school with a strong community spirit
• A supportive body of parents

Informal visits to St Albans are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a visit: or

The successful candidate will be expected to sign a CES contract of employment. An application pack and further information is available by contacting Julie Agar

It is essential that candidates complete a CES application form and submit this electronically to the Mrs J Summers

Closing date: Monday 8^th June 2026 12pm

Shortlisting date: Monday 8^th June 2026

Closing date: Monday 15^th June 2026

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to relevant pre-employment checks - 3 satisfactory references including a Faith reference verification of qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check.

Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

By engaging in this recruitment process shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance. The successful candidate will be expected to sign the CES contract of employment.