Assistant Headteacher Head of House
* Salary: London Leadership Scale Points L12-16 (£65,629 - £72,144)
* 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
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. They will work closely with the Head of Mathematics to support curriculum development and drive improvements in teaching and learning. In addition, they will lead on the implementation of a whole-school numeracy strategy. We are looking for a dynamic and committed leader with a strong track record of improving outcomes, who works collaboratively and shares our ambition to deliver excellence and equity for every student.
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 scho...