Deputy Headteacher - Pastoral & Safeguarding

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

21 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy 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: L20 to L24 - £82,654 - £90,255

What skills and experience we're looking for

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

The successful applicant will

• Be a practising Catholic (priest references will be sought before the interview)
  
• Be an experienced or aspiring Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Be an aspiring Deputy 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.
  

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.

Additional documents

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

BDES-Guidance-on-definition-of-Practising-Catholic-for-Reserved-Posts.pdf - 1.08 MB (opens in new tab)

Privacy Notice for Job Applicants.pdf - 771 KB (opens in new tab)

Deputy Headteacher Information Pack.pdf - 1.05 MB (opens in new tab)

Bishops Memorandum.pdf - 208 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

A Catholic girls' school from Years 7-11 with a co-educational Sixth Form; ranked among the top schools in Southend; a warm welcoming community where students excel academically, personally and spiritually; comprehensive induction and support for all new staff; applications welcomed from teachers of all faiths or none.

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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