Pay: L4-L9
Start Date: September 2026
App Close Date: 18/05/2026 at 17:00
Interviews: 22 May 2026
St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School is seeking an inspirational, committed and enthusiastic Deputy Headteacher to join our leadership team. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Headteacher to drive school improvement, uphold high standards of teaching and learning, and strengthen our mission as a Catholic school rooted in Gospel values.
This is a reserved post, open to practising Catholics who can actively support and promote the Catholic life, ethos and mission of our school.
About Our School
St Augustine’s is a welcoming, nurturing and vibrant school community where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish academically, spiritually and personally. As part of Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP)—a family of 32 Catholic schools across Kent—we are committed to providing high‑quality Catholic education, underpinned by faith, ambition, love and service.
We are proud of:
- Our friendly, motivated pupils and positive learning environment
- Our committed staff who work collaboratively and support one another
- Our strong partnerships with parents, parish and the wider community
- Our ambitious culture of continual improvement
The Role
As Deputy Headteacher, you will:
- Support the Headteacher in leading the strategic direction and day‑to‑day management of the school
- Model and promote outstanding teaching, learning and professional practice
- Lead high‑quality professional development and contribute to whole‑school improvement
- Oversee key areas of curriculum, assessment, pupil progress and inclusion
- Take a leading role in safeguarding and the wellbeing of pupils
- Support teachers and support staff in upholding excellent standards of behaviour, care and learning
- Contribute to self‑evaluation, policy development and effective use of data
- Foster strong relationships with staff, pupils, families, governors, parish and external partners
- Hold a teaching commitment of 3 days per week
Catholic Leadership
As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a central role in shaping and sustaining the Catholic life of the school. This is a reserved post, open to practising Catholics who:
- Have been sacramentally initiated into the Catholic Church
- Live in accordance with the teachings and moral life of the Church
- Demonstrate their faith through their actions, leadership, and example
This ensures the school continues to grow as a joyful, faith‑filled Catholic community.
We Offer
- A warm, caring and welcoming school community
- Well‑motivated pupils who enjoy learning
- A supportive, forward‑thinking leadership team and committed staff
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Strong Trust-wide networks and high‑quality KCSP CPD
- A school community with strong parish links and engaged families
- The chance to make a significant, lasting impact in a values‑driven Catholic school
Visits and Enquiries
We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit St Augustine’s to experience our community and ethos. Please contact, Maria Sherring Area Business Manager, via email to arrange a visit: msherring@kcsp.org.uk
Completed applications need to be submitted by email to Joanne Burford, via email: jburford@kcsp.org.uk by 5pm on Monday 18th May 2026. Interview will be held on Friday 22nd May 2026.