Job Description

Are you passionate about bringing the best education to every child? Do you have the vision, drive, and dedication to inspire and lead a committed team of staff?

At St. Mary's, our school vision is central to everything we do:
"St. Mary's is at the heart of the community; with the flourishing of the community at its heart."

We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher who shares this vision and will work tirelessly to put our school community at the heart of their work, ensuring the flourishing of all. This position will primarily be based at our East Street site, however the teaching and learning responsibility encompasses the whole school.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will:

• Inspire and lead: Motivate staff and pupils alike, fostering a culture of excellence in teaching and learning.
• Support and collaborate: Work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to drive the school forward, ensuring all children thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.
• Be a role model: Demonstrate a commitment to your own professional development and model best practices in leadership and teaching.
• Uphold our values: Embrace the Christian ethos of our school and promote our inclusive, nurturing environment where every member of the community is valued and supported.
• Commit to excellence: Work hard and with purpose, demonstrating high levels of motivation and dedication to improving outcomes for all children.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record of outstanding teaching and leadership.
• Is highly motivated, enthusiastic, and resilient.
• Understands the importance of fostering strong relationships with children, parents, staff, and the wider community.
• Shares our vision of making St. Mary's a place where everyone feels part of a caring, flourishing community.

We are proud that our school is built upon an inclusive culture, focusing on the flourishing of all. We have supportive governors and parents and an excellent staff team. Our school is a vibrant, diverse community and our children are enthusiastic, inquisitive and an absolute joy to be around every day.

Professional development is important to us and there are opportunities for our staff to grow and develop at all levels.

We are on an exciting journey at St. Mary's and look forward to continue growing and shaping our Senior Leadership Team with this appointment in order to make our school the best that it can be.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a school where every child matters, every voice is heard, and every success is celebrated, we would love to hear from you.

Together, let's place St. Mary's at the heart of the community and ensure the flourishing of all.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the School Office to make an appointment on 01702 354012.

St. Mary's, Prittlewell, Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance, medical questionnaire and satisfactory references.

Information about the School

St. Mary's, Prittlewell, Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided, local authority-maintained school and is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford. We are a vibrant, successful, and inclusive three/four form entry school, situated across two sites in the heart of the City of Southend.