Deputy Headteacher

Archdiocese of Birmingham - The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER FOR ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL - Fiennes Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0ET

Required for January 2027

Salary range: L4-L8

The Directors of The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company, in partnership with the Governing Body of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and talented individual to be Deputy Headteacher for this popular vibrant faith school, recently graded as 'Good’ by OFSTED. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the leadership team in helping to shape the future growth of this thriving school and nursery.

The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic and be highly passionate about the Catholic Life within our school and nursery, working alongside the supportive Headteacher, Governing Body and Parish Priest.

This post offers the opportunity to work with:-

• The supportive network of our thriving MAC.

• Wonderful, confident and motivated children who are proud of their school.

• Talented, highly professional and passionate staff.

• An environment shaped by the best pastoral care where every child’s future matters.

• Committed, dedicated Governors at the heart of a strong parish community.

We are looking for a practising and committed Catholic who:-

• Has a passion for outstanding learning, who will inspire students and colleagues to be the best they can be.

• Has successful experience as an inspirational teacher in a primary school.

• Has skills to innovate, lead and motivate all stakeholders to build further sustainable success.

• Is committed to creating a caring environment that promotes academic, creative and personal achievement, alongside spiritual and moral development.

• Has high expectations of themselves, colleagues and students, and the energy and determination to make a difference.

We encourage interested candidates to visit the school, please contact the school office on [phone removed]
or email: Michele O’Donoghue on [email removed] to arrange this

THE SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF ALL STUDENTS AND TO UPHOLDING FUNDAMENTAL BRITISH VALUES. WE EXPECT ALL OUR EMPLOYEES TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT.

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