Full Time, Permanent

Leadership Point L11-L15 

St Helen’s Catholic Primary School is the oldest catholic primary school in Southend and has been on the present site since 1973. We are pleased to have served our community for so long. We hope to deliver our mission statement as written by the pupils, to show respect to ourselves, everyone in our school and wider community and most of all to God our Father in heaven. Assisi Catholic Trust and the Governors of St Helen’s are keen to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who is an ambitious team player with a commitment to continuous school improvement, who will nurture the children and contribute to leading the staff to excel.  As a practicing Catholic, your drive and vision will help us continue to maximise the development and achievements of all our children, as well as contributing to our local community and wider Trust community of schools. The successful candidate will have the aspiration, resilience, and ability to support the Headteacher in building positive and trusting relationships with pupils, staff and parents and create a culture of learning and ambition that will see our children develop, grow, and contribute as an active member in society today. Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school and should contact Claire Fantini, HR Manager, at the Assisi Registered Office on 01702 344933 or by email to to arrange a visit and if you have any questions.  Full details of the post and relevant application form are available on the school .  All applicants must complete the CES Senior Leadership Application Form to be considered for this vacancy and submit it to . Electronic applications are required to be signed by applicants invited to interview prior to interview.  This is a Reserved Post for Practising Catholics (see guidance document). Assisi Catholic Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS clearance. References will be sought and an online search carried out on applicants as part of our due diligence. Closing Date: 11th May 2026 (9.00am)   Shortlisting:  14th May 2026   Formal Interviews: 21st May 2026 Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.