Deputy Headteacher

Governors are seeking to appoint a deputy headteacher who will support the headteacher to continue the positive trajectory of Maria Fidelis, building on the school’s strong foundations, continuing to grow pupil numbers (especially in the sixth form), and ensuring that we deliver the very best education that is tailored to the needs and abilities of every student.

Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ is a successful mixed voluntary aided secondary school of just over 800 students located in Camden between Euston and St. Pancras stations in Central London. The school’s origins go back two centuries, and Maria Fidelis remains deeply rooted in Camden’s diverse local community.

Inspired by the example of Marie Madeleine d’Houët, the foundress of the FCJ order, the school is a vibrant, inclusive, caring place where staff foster skills and attitudes that will help our young people reach their full potential, both academically and personally. 

 The appointed candidate will

•  Be a practising Catholic, who will strive to uphold and develop strong spiritual and moral values throughout the whole school and wider community.
• Be a highly collaborative strategic leader with an ability to engage with a range of internal and external partners to drive continuous improvement.
• Be an inspirational leader and good communicator with a clear vision for the future of the school, building on its success to date.
• Be committed to professional development of oneself and others.
• Lead by example, with a ‘can-do’ attitude that inspires commitment from students, staff and the local community.
• Have unrelenting drive to ensure all students achieve their personal best.
• Focus continuously on narrowing the performance gaps between groups of students.
• Have a proven track record of raising standards in teaching and learning, resulting in measurable improvement, within an aspirational, caring and accountable ethos.
• Have experience of leading positive behaviour management strategies.

At Maria Fidelis we strive to be a community of personal academic excellence, yet equally strong in companionship, where the unique gifts of every person are recognised, nourished, celebrated, and used in the service of others. This was encapsulated in our 2021 Ofsted report:

“Pupils are polite, friendly, and caring towards each other. They are welcoming towards visitors and proud of their school community. Staff have high expectations of pupils’ conduct. They also have great aspirations for what pupils can achieve”

Maria Fidelis belongs to networks within Camden, but also cooperates with schools in nearby boroughs as well as other Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Westminster. Maria Fidelis is also part of the FCJ family. We are a diverse school community in terms of both staff and students.

The school benefits from an engaged and supportive governing body as well as a strong local community.

You are encouraged to visit the school from 09:00-10:00 on 10th or 11th January. 

Other dates or times are available on request. Please contact Mrs S. Weston-Peters, the headteacher’s PA, on 0207 387 3856 or email swestonpeters@mariafidelis.camden.sch.uk to make an appointment.

If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or would like to have an informal discussion please email Mrs S. Weston-Peters to arrange a suitable time with the headteacher.  

Application forms can be requested from Mrs S. Weston-Peters, or they are available on the website:

Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ - Deputy Headteacher

Applications must be on the application forms provided by the school. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 12:00 on Friday 19th January 2024

Interviews: 1st and 2nd February

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Criminal Records Bureau.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Growing together through Christ with courage, confidence and dignity