Head of PSHE and Careers Education Job · Salary: London Teacher Pay Scales MPS/UPS £36,413- £53,994 + TLR2b (£5,472.Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
· Reports to: Head of Faculty - World Studies
· Location: St Mary's Catholic High School, Woburn Road, Croydon, CR9 2EE, London Borough of Croydon
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and forward-thinking Head of PSHE and Careers Education to lead and further develop these vital areas of our curriculum. If you are looking for a leadership opportunity in a high-performing school with a strong moral purpose, this is the role for you.
St Mary's is a small but growing Catholic secondary school at the heart of Croydon. With excellent behaviour, a culture of academic excellence, and a strong sense of community, we are proud to be consistently ranked among the highest-performing schools in the borough. Our 2024 Progress 8 score places us in the top 5 schools locally, and our commitment to continuous improvement is matched by our passion for social justice.
At St Mary's, we believe that high-quality PSHE and careers education is a cornerstone of our mission to develop well-rounded, confident, and socially responsible young people. We are deeply committed to ensuring that every student (regardless of their background) has the knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in life beyond school.
Develop meaningful partnerships with employers, colleges, and external agencies to enhance students' opportunities and experiences.
· This is an ideal opportunity for a passionate and innovative teacher or middle leader ready to take the next step in their career, in a school that values integrity, ambition, and a deep commitment to serving its community.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact Francisca at the details below to arrange.
Benefits of working at St Mary's Catholic High School:
· Ranked 5th place out of all schools in Croydon for progress.
· Excellent travel links with Central London and South London: a 5-minute walk from West Croydon (Southern Railway, Windrush Line - Overground, Tram and Bus) and a 7-minute walk from East Croydon (Thameslink, Southern Railway, Southeastern Railway, Gatwick Express, Tram and Bus).
· Great location close to excellent shopping and local amenities.
· Support for career progression.
· Links with St Mary's University for professional development (10 members of staff have either completed or progressing on the MA in Catholic School Leadership).
· Access to on-site car and bicycle parking facilities for all members of staff.
· Generous local authority pension scheme for support staff.
· OFSTED Quotes:
· "St Mary's Catholic High School is a deeply caring community. Its pupils and staff live up to their core values of being welcoming, serving others and working hard.
· "Pupils like coming to school and enjoy learning. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through an agency). Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.
· Closing Date: Immediate, no later than 12 pm noon on Monday 19th May 2025.
· St Mary's Catholic High School reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.