Deputy Headteacher

Job Description

The Federation of Holy Name and St Francis Catholic Schools are looking to appoint a Deputy Head Teacher for the St Francis site to cover maternity leave beginning Monday 23rd September 2024 (or if preferred 1 st September 2024) to Friday 23 rd May 2025 or the return of the post holder, whichever is soonest.

As the school is part of a federation the Deputy Head Teacher is responsible for the day to day running of the school for at least half of the week meaning this is an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking management experience. The role includes a three day teaching commitment.

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We are looking for a candidate who

• Shows understanding of Catholic Ethos of the school
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner
• Has excellent behaviour management skills
• Has strong ICT skills
• Can demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement and the raising of achievement
• Is committed to inclusion, diversity and wellbeing; and the influence of these on pupil outcomes
• Is an excellent communicator who can engage effectively with children, parents, staff and governors
• Able to build on existing relationships and develop new ones within the schools, diocese, local authority and wider parish communities
• Has high expectations of themselves, colleagues and learners

We would welcome secondment applications as this would be an excellent opportunity for anyone who is an aspiring deputy or head teacher.

Agreement for the secondment is needed from your current head teacher prior to application.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the Recruitment Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online or require support by emailing
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are not necessary. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.