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Required: September 2025
Salary:L20 to L24 - £82,654 - £90,255
Location: Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent
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
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
Closing date for applications: Monday 11 May 2026, 9.00am
Shortlisting: Monday 11 May 2026
Interviews: Thursday 21 May 2026
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. St Bernard's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.