Old Charlton Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2QB
Telephone: 01304 201551 Email: office@st-edmunds.com
Headteacher: Mrs G Parsons M.Ed NPQEL
Full time (Secondment) September 2025
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an additional Deputy Head teacher to join our schools Senior Leadership Team. This is a secondment post initially for a period of one year to support the secondment of the Headteacher in her role across the Trust with the potential to be a permanent position as the school continues to grow.
This is a reserved post for a practising Catholic and will require a reference from a Priest.
Job overview
Deputy Headteacher
Contract type: Full Time – Secondment 2025/26
Reporting to: Head Teacher of St Edmunds Catholic School
Application closing date: 12pm Wednesday 7th May
Interviews will be held week beginning: Monday 12th May
Start Date: September 2025
Purpose
To assist the Headteacher in establishing and sustaining the Catholic identity of the school, ensuring that, this identity is reflected in every aspect of the life of the school. This duty provides the context for the proper discharge of all duties and responsibilities. You will work as a member of the senior leadership team with the Head teacher and other Deputy Head to run, lead, manage the school and deputise for the Head Teacher in her absence.
To secure continuous improvement in creating, maintaining, and developing the conditions within which all pupils and teachers can achieve effective learning and to ensure that the aims of the school are implemented.
Key Responsibilities
You will have key areas within leadership that you will be responsible for and lead on. These will be negotiated after the appointment.
How to apply
To request the Job Description please contact jgaughran@st-edmunds.com
Please submit a letter of application explaining why you are a suitable candidate, addressing the key competencies outlined in the job description and person specification. Please include contact details for your Priest Reference.