Deputy Headteacher of Primary

3 weeks ago


Barnet Greater London, United Kingdom St Mary's and St John's CE School - Bennett House Campus Full time

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional senior leader to add capacity to our leadership team. The successful candidate will have a firm commitment to raising whole-school achievement particularly in UKS2; supporting students with SEND needs; a strong understanding of assessment; have a professional approach to staff development; high expectations; and a determination to succeed.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to work alongside the Primary and Secondary phases of the school to drive forwards the standards and expectations of our middle site which houses Years 5 and 6 as well as Years 7 and 8.

We are looking for somebody who:

•Has a passion for teaching.

•Is able to demonstrate a talent for motivating and enthusing young learners to achieve their best.

•Has rigorous planning and preparation skills.

•Has the ability to problem-solve and manage classroom behaviour effectively.

•Can be resilient under pressure.

•Is self-reflective and committed to developing as a teacher.

•Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Career Opportunities:

•A high-trust, supportive culture focused on innovation and continuing professional development.

•Access to a confidential coach who will support you to hone your teaching practice.

•Research-led attitudes towards teaching and learning including a real focus on exploring new ideas and taking risks.

•A focus on collaborative working in high performing subject teams.

•A unique opportunity to develop skills and expertise in an all-through setting.

•Opportunities for career progression.

What we can offer:

•The opportunity to work in a community rooted in Christian values and principles where the dignity of every

individual is paramount.

•A commitment to improving colleagues’ working experience through a focus on workload and wellbeing.

•Staff are allocated a place for their children (in line with The School’s Admissions Policy)

•A focus on staff wellbeing within a close knit and supportive community.

Who we are:

St Mary’s and St John’s CofE School is an all-through school in Hendon, North London, successfully providing high quality education and academic achievement for children and young people from Nursery to Sixth Form. We are proud to be a diverse, multi-faith, harmonious school, with a distinctive Christian ethos, resolute in the belief that "With God, all things are possible". In a changing world our values; Wisdom, Service and Hope, define us, strengthen relationships with our parents and children, and provide guiding principles that enable us to deliver academic excellence and promote self-discipline and resilience.

Please contact recruitment@smsj.london for further information or to book a visit to the school or a phone call with the Headteacher or the Executive Headteacher.

Applications and supporting statements to be sent to: recruitment@smsj.london and can be downloaded from our website:

Closing Date for applications : 12 midnight, Friday 17th May 2024.

We reserve the right to close the application process early if suitable candidates apply.

St Mary’s and St John’s CE School is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts which will be subject to enhanced checks.

The school embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We wish to further develop a diverse community and encourage applications from all sections of society.

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