Deputy Headteacher

Job Description

The Christus Catholic Trust and the Governors of St Joseph's School invite applications from enthusiastic and suitably-qualified, practising Catholic leaders to join our Trust and the leadership team at St Joseph's to continue to build on our successes.

We want our Deputy Headteacher to:

· To be a practising Catholic with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education

· Have a passion for education, making a difference to children's lives and who can lead by example

· Use creativity, innovation, intellect and resources to be successful and inspire others.

· Have the ability to support, challenge and inspire the children, encouraging them to achieve their potential through the promotion of outstanding teaching and learning practise

· Have a positive and proactive approach;

· Be an excellent communicator with a strong commitment to working in partnership with Parents and the Parish Community

· Be passionately committed to safeguarding and the welfare and wellbeing of children and staff

We can offer you:

· A supportive, welcoming and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith

· The opportunity to work with enthusiastic and friendly children, and engaged parents

· A team of hard working, flexible and conscientious staff who work together to provide the best education and support for our pupils

· An enthusiastic and supportive Local Governing Committee and Trust

· The benefits of extensive support and collaboration across our Trust schools and the wider Diocese of Brentwood alongside opportunities for further professional development

· A school based in a vibrant area of regeneration with a growing economy

· Superb transport links within close proximity to Stanford-le-Hope train station and the M25

· All the support needed in the form of individual coaching and mentoring from the Headteacher

We are committed to ensuring that every child in our community has access to the highest possible standard of education and we are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who shares this commitment.

We welcome visitors to our school, please contact Mrs Staples via email: admin@stjosephsprimary.thurrock.sch.uk, or call the office Tel: 01375 672217 to arrange a mutually agreed date and time to visit.

For further information about the vacancy or an Application Pack, contact Mrs Staples.

Completed applications should be sent directly to school to the admin email address.

Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only applications completed on the Catholic Education Service Senior Leadership application form can be accepted.

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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 13th March 2026

Shortlisting: 20th March 2026

Formal Interviews: 26th March 2026

The Christus Catholic Trust and St Joseph's Catholic Primary are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure + Barring Service Check

Information about the School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular, friendly school which primarily serves the Catholic community of Stanford-le-Hope. Each and every child is cherished and expected to achieve their very best. We deliver our mission statement by enabling our pupils and the wider community to be “inspired by Christ, work together to achieve our best” and in doing so, learn to love one another, and develop a love of learning in the process.

Under new leadership, we are on an exciting, rapid journey of growth and development whilst preserving our Catholic ethos and living our core Gospel values. We are a vibrant Catholic school which enjoys a rich partnership with the parish of Our Lady and St. Joseph and the wider community. We enjoy wonderful support from our parents in providing an environment where our children thrive.

We promote a rich curriculum with a strong emphasis physical and mental wellbeing as well as utilising our outdoor learning resources.   We serve our community by providing a welcoming, supportive and caring environment where children thrive academically and socially and where the stimulating, aspirational learning ethos reflects high expectations.

At the heart of our vision is that “everybody thrives” and wish others with the same mindset to join us