ST PATRICK’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Longfield Avenue Walthamstow London N17 7PD Headteacher: Mrs Natalie Holden Tel: 020 8509 4321 Web: www.st-patricks.waltham.sch.uk Email: schoolst-patricks.waltham.sch.uk DEPUTY HEADTEACHER Required for September 2025 Salary scale: L12-L16 Outer London weighting St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is a well-respected and successful Catholic Primary School. The governors invite applications from experienced, enthusiastic and suitably- qualified practising Catholic leaders to play a key role in building on the continued success of our friendly school. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, forward-thinking, approachable and enthusiastic practising Catholic leader who will work as part of the team to help continue the school development and drive the school quickly towards an outstanding education for all pupils. We want our Deputy Headteacher to: Have a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education; Have experience at senior leadership level with strong interpersonal and communication skills; Be an excellent teacher; Be an excellent communicator with a strong commitment to working in partnership with the parishes and the community; Be a caring individual who is supportive of the ethos of the school. We can offer you: A positive and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith. A commitment to support your professional development to the next stage of your career. The opportunity to work with delightful children, supportive parents and governors. Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school. To arrange a visit please telephone the school office on 020 8509 4321 For more information or an Application Pack please contact Carmen Cooper (School Business Manager) at carmen.cooperst-patricks.waltham.sch.uk Please note that only formal CES applications will be accepted for this post. We do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This is a reserved post and is open to practising Catholics only, please review the document produced by the Diocese of Brentwood ‘’Definition of a Practising Catholic for Reserved Posts” for further information. Closing date: 28 th April 2025 at 3pm Shortlisting date: 6 th May 2025 Interview Date: 16 th May 2025 St. Patrick’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks. Applications should be on a CES application form and sent to the school (applications NOT submitted on the CES application form will not be considered). Equal Opportunities Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy How to apply Cesew application and supporting documentation downloadable from the school website www.st-patricks.waltham.sch.uk Email address for return of applications schoolst-patricks.waltham.sch.uk Any other information required - Visits to the school are welcome. Can download the application form from www.st-patricks.waltham.sch.uk Only CESEW form to be used.