2 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    28 March 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    12 March 2025

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

L11 to L15 - (£63,815 - £70,293)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We seek applications from those of the Catholic faith and all faiths 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 experienced or aspiring Designated Safeguarding Lead
  • 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 an outstanding teacher
  • 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 the values of the Catholic faith
    • 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

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@stbernards.southend.sch.uk

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Additional documents

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

About St Bernard's High School

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
999 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Phone number
01702343583

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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