Deputy Headteacher - St Saviour's RC Primary School

Deputy Headteacher (L8-L12) Salary:
Leadership Pay Scale L8-L12 (Inner London)

Contract:

Full Time and Permanent

Start Date:

3rd January 2027 or sooner

Location:

Central Lewisham (London) We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher with some teaching responsibility (0.4-0.6) to start January 2027 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.

• A practicing Catholic with a clear understanding of Catholic education
• Has experience of successful senior leadership
• Experience managing a key subject with improved outcomes over time
• Excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of achievement and behaviour.
• Inspires, motivates, challenges and empowers staff and students
• Has strong analytical skills and uses data intelligently
• Models professionalism, ambition and moral purpose
• Thrives in a values-driven, high-challenge and high-support environment
• Believes wholeheartedly in the potential of every young person
• Positive contribution to our ambitious school culture and Catholic ethos.

• A highly supportive and engaged Governing Body that provides both challenge and encouragement.
• A warm, supportive and collaborative staff team.
• The chance to lead in a school where every child is known, loved, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
• Enthusiastic and caring children who love learning.
• A strong CPD offer designed to support professional growth.
• Excellent opportunities to collaborate with other schools.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to school improvement.

The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and relevant pre-employment checks, including social media checks. Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK and will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure for the Disclosure and Barring Service.