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Required: September 2025
Salary: L18-L22 (£75,675 - £83,464)
Location: Southend on Sea, Essex
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent
The Governors of this successful and consistently oversubscribed 11-18 school are seeking to appoint a highly motivated leader with vision and ambition to take the school forward into the next stage of its future.
We are looking for someone who:
· Is an experienced or aspiring Deputy Headteacher/Designated Safeguarding Lead.
· Is a practising and committed Catholic with a clear vision for Catholic Education.
· Will build on the school's achievements in terms of vision, strategic planning and outcomes.
· Will put young people at the heart of the learning process.
· Is committed to continuous school improvement and raising standards even further.
· Has previous experience of successful school leadership.
· Will lead and motivate the local and school community.
We are:
· A "safe and happy School" with very high standards; where young people thrive and enjoy their educational experiences both inside and beyond the classroom.
· A school which plays an active part within the local community.
We offer:
· A talented staff who are highly committed to developing the unique potential of each and every young person.
· Young people with excellent attitudes to learning.
· Supportive families and Alumni.
· An exceptional and supportive school community.
The school welcomes applications from Teachers of all faiths or of none.
Closing date for applications: Monday20 January 2025, 9.00am
Shortlisting: Tuesday 21 January 2025
Interviews: Friday 7 February2025
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. St Bernard's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.