Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bromley, Kent, BR1 5EP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | f759103a-d0ee-410e-bcc7-e12c7db1ec1c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governing Body of Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Deputy Headteacher, with responsibility for a class, to work alongside the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be a committed and practising Catholic and an excellent, inspirational practitioner who leads by example. They will have an integral part in leading the vision, ethos and school policies to ensure effective teaching and successful learning.
We are looking for a leader who:
• Has a clear vision and understanding of Catholic education and a commitment to promote the Catholic ethos throughout the whole school community
• Is an experienced, well-qualified teacher who knows what excellent teaching looks like and how to develop it in others
• Is reflective and focused on all children, with high expectations of their learning and behaviour
• Will inspire, challenge and encourage staff to help us build on and continue to develop our vision for our school
• Will nurture a strong, caring ethos and is committed to continuing and developing the effective partnerships with the local parish, families, governors, community, Diocese and the Local Education Authority
• Is a leader with a proven track record of whole school impact.
• Is a current senior leader who has the skills, energy, drive and passion required to develop and secure the very best outcomes for all of our pupils
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A welcoming school community with a strong Catholic ethos
• Enthusiastic, well-motivated children who thrive on learning
• A team of hard-working, dedicated and caring staff
• A supportive Governing Body who work in partnership with the Headteacher
• A strong partnership with parents, parish and the community
• A commitment to CPD with an excellent opportunity to develop as a leader.
Further details about the role
How to apply:
Good Shepherd warmly welcomes the opportunity for potential candidates to visit. If you would like to arrange a visit please call our school office on 020 8698 4173 or email recruitment@goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk.
To download an application pack, please visit www.goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk/Vacancies-Teaching-staff/
For further details, please contact the school by email at: recruitment@goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk .
Completed application forms should be emailed to:
recruitment@goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk
or returned by post to:
Mrs Angela Catlin
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Moorside Road
Bromley
BR1 5EP
by 12pm (noon) Friday 6th February 2026.
CVs will not be accepted; therefore, a Good Shepherd Catholic/CES Application Form must be completed for all applications.
This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check and references. Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The Governing Body of Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Deputy Headteacher, with responsibility for a class, to work alongside the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be a committed and practising Catholic and an excellent, inspirational practitioner who leads by example. They will have an integral part in leading the vision, ethos and school policies to ensure effective teaching and successful learning.
We are looking for a leader who:
• Has a clear vision and understanding of Catholic education and a commitment to promote the Catholic ethos throughout the whole school community
• Is an experienced, well-qualified teacher who knows what excellent teaching looks like and how to develop it in others
• Is reflective and focused on all children, with high expectations of their learning and behaviour
• Will inspire, challenge and encourage staff to help us build on and continue to develop our vision for our school
• Will nurture a strong, caring ethos and is committed to continuing and developing the effective partnerships with the local parish, families, governors, community, Diocese and the Local Education Authority
• Is a leader with a proven track record of whole school impact.
• Is a current senior leader who has the skills, energy, drive and passion required to develop and secure the very best outcomes for all of our pupils
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A welcoming school community with a strong Catholic ethos
• Enthusiastic, well-motivated children who thrive on learning
• A team of hard-working, dedicated and caring staff
• A supportive Governing Body who work in partnership with the Headteacher
• A strong partnership with parents, parish and the community
• A commitment to CPD with an excellent opportunity to develop as a leader.
Further details about the role
How to apply:
Good Shepherd warmly welcomes the opportunity for potential candidates to visit. If you would like to arrange a visit please call our school office on 020 8698 4173 or email recruitment@goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk.
To download an application pack, please visit www.goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk/Vacancies-Teaching-staff/
For further details, please contact the school by email at: recruitment@goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk .
Completed application forms should be emailed to:
recruitment@goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk
or returned by post to:
Mrs Angela Catlin
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Moorside Road
Bromley
BR1 5EP
by 12pm (noon) Friday 6th February 2026.
CVs will not be accepted; therefore, a Good Shepherd Catholic/CES Application Form must be completed for all applications.
This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check and references. Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.