Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion & Personal Development (KS3-KS5)

St Bernard's High School, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7JS

38 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L13 to L17 - (£69,596 - £76,772)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We seek applications from those who are supportive of our Christian values and ethos.

St Bernard’s High School is a highly respected Catholic school. We invite applications from enthusiastic and suitably qualified experienced leaders to play a key role in building on the success of our friendly school.

The successful applicant will:

• Be an aspiring Assistant Headteacher
• Be a well-qualified graduate with proven leadership skills
• Be passionate about teaching and learning
• Enjoy working with young people and have a determination to achieve the best for every student
• Be focussed on student achievement and progress
• Care about the life chances of every young person

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A positive and caring ethos based on our Mission Statement
• A commitment to support your professional development to the next stage of your career
• The opportunity to work with fantastic young people, a great staff team, supportive parents and governors

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Assistant Headteacher Information Pack.pdf - 1020 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Bernard's High School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1021 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Bernard's High School website
• Email address: recruitment@stbernards.southend.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01702343583
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-bernard-s-high-school

St Bernard's High School is a bi-grammar girls school from Years 7-11 with a mixed Sixth Form. Our school is ranked one of the top schools in Southend, and we are in the top 20% of schools across the country for our progress with students and our outcomes. We offer our students an environment where they can excel academically, personally and spiritually. It is a warm and welcoming school where our Catholic values underpin our day to day life.

Arranging a visit to St Bernard's High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stbernards.southend.sch.uk.

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