Assistant Headteacher Head of House Job

• Salary: London Leadership Scale Points L12-16 (£65,629 - £72,144)
• Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Start Date: September 2025
• Reports to: Deputy Headteacher
• Location: St Mary's Catholic High School, Woburn Road, Croydon, CR9 2EE, London Borough of Croydon

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

• Embedding and championing the Catholic ethos, vision, values, and inclusive culture of the school.
• Exercising high-level leadership across a pastoral house, academic faculty, and/or whole-school strategic area, acting with autonomy and initiative.
• Driving excellence in the quality of education through innovative curriculum leadership, rigorous assessment, and staff development.
• Leading on inclusion and safeguarding, ensuring every student is known, valued, and safe.
• Advancing student achievement, personal development, and well-being for all learners, especially those from vulnerable or disadvantaged groups.
• Leading school improvement initiatives and developing robust systems, policies, and practices that secure long-term impact.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact Francisca at the details below to arrange. Excited