Assistant Headteacher Head of House Job, ST MARYS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of House to lead the pastoral development and wellbeing of approximately 150 students from Year 7 to Year 11. Alongside their pastoral responsibilities, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership of the Discovery and Enterprise Faculty, which includes Mathematics as a core subject.
The Assistant Headteacher, under the strategic direction of the Headteacher, plays a key role in the leadership and development of the school by embedding and championing the Catholic ethos, vision, values, and inclusive culture of the school. The successful candidate will lead John Bosco House and the Mathematics, Art, and DT faculty, while driving a whole-school strategic focus on STEM.
* Contract: Permanent, Full Time
* Start Date: January 2026
* Reports to: Deputy Headteacher
* Location: St Mary's Catholic High School, Woburn Road, Croydon, CR9 2EE, London Borough of Croydon
Responsibilities will include:
* Driving excellence in the quality of education through innovative curriculum leadership, rigorous assessment, and staff development
* Leading on inclusion and safeguarding, ensuring every student is known, valued, and safe
* Advancing student achievement, personal development, and well-being for all learners, especially those from vulnerable or disadvantaged groups
* Leading school improvement initiatives and developing robust systems, policies, and practices that secure long-term impact
We offer:
* Salary: London Leadership Scale Points L12-16 (£65,629 - £72,144)
* Excellent travel links with Central London and South London
* Great location close to excellent shopping and local amenities
* A collaborative approach and positive relationships
* Strong strategic leadership
* Support from managers and colleagues
* Equality of opportunities for staff
* Appreciation of staff achievement and contribution
* Induction of new staff and ongoing development for ECT
* Students' respect for staff and others
* Support for career progression
* Links with St Mary's University for professional development
* Access to on-site car and bicycle parking facilities for all members of staff
* Generous local authority pension scheme for support staff
To apply, please request an application form. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.
Closing Date: Immediate, no later than 12 pm noon on Tuesday 14th October 2025. Please note early applications are encouraged and will be considered as they are received.
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 20th October 2025
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
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