Job Details

Job introduction

Paid weeks per year: 52

Start date: Autumn term 2025

The Governing Body of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint a strong and dynamic Deputy / Assistant Headteacher to further the achievements of this welcoming and caring school.  

Our Lady of Lourdes provides exciting and meaningful learning with a strong Catholic ethos for pupils aged 4 to 11 years. The school benefits from excellent outdoor learning environments and strong links to the local parish and deanery schools. We are seeking an individual who will ensure that all pupils and staff are able to fulfil their potential within a caring and supportive community. 

About the role

 The successful applicant will be: 

• Willing to take an active role in the life & mission of the School 
• An outstanding primary teacher with experience across the primary age range
• An experienced subject and team leader
• A leader of teaching and learning 
• A key person in the senior leadership team. 
• Able to support, inspire and challenge staff
• Passionate about school improvement and raising standards
• Committed to build on existing relationships with parents, Parish, Deanery, Diocese, Local Authority and the wider community whilst fostering new relationships
• Able to identify strengths and weaknesses to further develop the potential of pupils and staff

The post of Deputy Headteacher in a Catholic school is a reserved post and therefore open only to practising Catholics (a priest’s reference will be obtained) If you are not a practising Catholic but willing to support the ethos of the school, you are welcome to apply for the Assistant Headteacher role.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, Christ centred community with a strong Catholic ethos
• A real opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our children
• The chance to lead a dedicated and committed staff body
• A supportive Governing Body committed to raising standards and strong local parish links
• An exciting opportunity to further develop the school’s vision and successes
• Commitment to your continuous professional development 

Website: Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Rottingdean

An informal discussion and / or visit to the school can be arranged by contacting admin@lourdes.brighton-hove.sch.uk 

Please e-mail completed applications to admin@lourdes.brighton-hove.sch.uk 

Key dates:

Closing Date:     Friday 21st March 2025 Noon   

Shortlisting:        Tuesday 25th March 2025

Interviews:         Wednesday 2nd April 2025  

The successful candidate will be expected to sign the Catholic Education Service Contract of Employment. Our Lady of Lourdes is committed to safer recruitment practice and the safeguarding of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

Additional information

Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from below or Catholic Education Website

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

 

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Files

• School Letter
• Person Specification
• CES Application Form_Senior Leadership
• School Advert Copy
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Application Forms Notes to Applicants
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Disclosure Form
• Job Description