Deputy Headteacher

Educators Wales; Penarth; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in the Vale of Glamorgan is seeking a committed Catholic Deputy Headteacher. This role requires an excellent classroom teacher with a passion for motivating children. Responsibilities include inspiring students, developing strategic plans based on data analysis, and supporting the school's Catholic ethos. The position is permanent, full-time, and offers a competitive salary between £57,304 and £63,290 per year, reflecting the successful candidate's experience and commitment.

Qualifications

• Committed practicing Catholic supporting the Catholic ethos.
• Motivates all children to achieve their best.
• Proven experiences of school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate children to achieve their best.
• Develop strategic plans and track progress.
• Support the wellbeing and academic progress.

Skills

Excellent classroom teacher

High expectations

Leadership skills

Ability to analyse data

Commitment to wellbeing

Job description

Deputy Headteacher - St Joseph's RC Primary School

Salary: 57304.00 - 63290.00 GBP per Year

About us

The Governing Body of St Joseph's are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who answers yes to each of these questions and who will strengthen our ambitious and hardworking leadership team. St Joseph's is a welcoming and caring school with a strong Catholic ethos. Our team of staff and the Governing Body ensure that Christ is at the centre of our learning and integrate Gospel values into everything we do. Liturgical celebrations and daily prayers are at the heart of school life and we focus on the development of children's religious literacy and spirituality, helping children to understand how the Gospels relate to our lives today. St Joseph's is also a place where children are developed in body, mind and spirit in our great outdoors and innovative indoor learning environment. Throughout the school, hard‑working and talented practitioners provide engaging and meaningful learning experiences and staff members have the highest expectations of themselves and of each child from Nursery to Year 6.

• Ambitious – Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
• Open – Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
• Together – Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
• Proud – Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role

Pay Details: ISR 6 - 10 £57304 to £63290

Working Pattern: 39 znameniny per year / 40 hours per week, Full Time

Length of contract: Permanent

About you

• Are you an excellent classroom teacher with high expectations who inspires and motivates all children to achieve their best?
• Are you a committed practising Catholic who has Gospel values at the heart of everything you do and will cherish and support the Catholic ethos of our school?
• Are you committed to the wellbeing and academic progress of all children?
• Are you highly motivated, with proven leadership skills and successful experiences of school improvement and change?
• Are you able to analyse data, develop strategic plans, set targets and track progress?

Additional information

Please contact: Mrs. Davies at St Joseph's RC Primary School for an application pack. Applicants must use the current CES application forms (December 2019) which can also be downloaded from the CES website www.cesew.org.uk. Completed applications should be emailed to [e-mail]

Closing date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026

Shortlisting: Wednesday 4th February 2026

Interviews to be held: Monday 9th February 2026