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.