Job Description

Due to the promotion of our current Deputy Headteacher to Headship, St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery are looking to appoint a dynamic, proactive caring individual to be our new Deputy Headteacher.

St Mary's is a popular, friendly school which primarilyservesthe Catholiccommunity of Tilbury.Each and everychild ischerished and expected to achieve their very best.We deliver our mission statement by enabling our pupils and the wider community to Respect Ourselves, Respect Others, Respect OurWorld, Love God and in doing so, learn to love one another, learn to love our world and develop a love of learning in the process.

We promote a rich curriculum witha strong emphasis physical and mental wellbeing as wellas utilising our outdoor learning resourceswith our well established Forest School space.  We serve our community by providing a welcoming,supportiveand caring environment where children thrive academically and socially and where the stimulating, aspirational learning ethos reflects high expectations.

At the heart of our vision is that "everybody thrives" and we would love you to come and work with us in our welcoming school, described in our most recent report as "one extraordinary Christ-centred family" (CSI 2024)

The Christus Catholic Trust and the Governors of StMary's Schoolinvite applications from enthusiastic andsuitably-qualified, practising Catholic leaders, to join our Trustand the leadershipteam atStMarys'tocontinueto build on our successes.

We want our Deputy Headteacher to:

• Be a practising Catholic with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education
• Have a passion for education, making a difference to children's lives and who can lead by example
• Use creativity, innovation, intellect and resources to be successful and inspire others.
• Have the ability to support, challenge and inspire the children, encouraging them to achieve their potential through the promotion of outstanding teaching and learning practise
• Have a positive and proactive approach;
• Be an excellent communicator with a strong commitment to working in partnership with Parents and the Parish Community
• Be passionately committed to safeguarding and the welfare and wellbeing of children and staff

We can offer you:

• A supportive, welcoming and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith
• The opportunity to work with enthusiastic and friendly children, and engaged parents
• A team of hard working, flexible and conscientious staff who work together to provide the best education and support for our pupils
• An enthusiastic and supportive Local Governing Committee and Trust
• The benefits of extensive support and collaboration across our Trust schools and the wider Diocese of Brentwood alongside opportunities for further professional development
• A school based in a vibrant area of regeneration with a growing economy
• Superb transport links within close proximity to Tilbury train station and the M25
• All the support needed in the form of individual coaching and mentoring from the Headteacher

We are committed to ensuring that every child in our community has access to the highest possible standard of education and we are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who shares this commitment.

We welcome visitors to our school, please contact Mrs Bishop via email: admin@tilburystmarys.thurrock.sch.uk or call the office Tel: 01375 843254 to arrange a mutually agreed date and time to visit.

For further information about the vacancy or an Application Pack, contact Mrs Bishop

Completed applications should be sent directly to school to the admin email address.

Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only applications completed on the Catholic Education Service Senior Leadership application form can be accepted.
This is a reserved post and is open to practising Catholics only, please review the document produced by the Diocese of Brentwood ''Definition of a Practising Catholic for Reserved Posts" for further information.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.