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 amongst the highest-performing schools in the borough. Our 2024 Progress 8 score places us in the top 5 schools locally, and our commitment to continuous improvement is matched by our passion for social justice. We are deeply committed to ensuring that every student (regardless of their background) has the knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in life beyond school.

The Assistant Headteacher, under the strategic direction of the Headteacher, plays a key role in the leadership and development of the school by:

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact Francisca at the details below to arrange. Excited to find out more about our school? Please see our Welcome Video here. You do not need to be a practising Catholic to apply.

To apply, please request an application form from Francisca or call her for more information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through an agency). Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interview. St Mary’s Catholic High School reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.

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. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.