Assistant Headteacher/Head of House  
Full Time Secondment from September 2025

Due to promotion and as part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher/Head of House to join our schools Senior Leadership Team. This is a secondment post initially for a period of one year to support the secondment of the Headteacher in her role across the Trust with the potential to be a permanent position as the school continues to grow. 

Job overview: 
Assistant Headteacher/Head of House 
Salary: pay range and salary: L9 – L13 
Contract type: Full Time - Secondment 
Reporting to: Headteacher of St Edmunds Catholic School 
Application closing date: Tuesday 20th May 2025 
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 21st May 2025 
Start Date: September 2025 

Purpose: 
To assist the Headteacher in establishing and sustaining the Catholic identity of the school, ensuring that, this identity is reflected in every aspect of the life of the school.  This duty provides the context for the proper discharge of all duties and responsibilities. You will work as a member of the senior leadership team with the Headteacher and Deputy Heads to run, lead, manage the school and deputise for the Headteacher as required.  

To secure continuous improvement in creating, maintaining, and developing the conditions within which all pupils and teachers can achieve effective learning and to ensure that the aims of the school are implemented. 

Key Responsibilities: 
You will have key areas within leadership that you will be responsible for and lead on. These will be negotiated after the appointment. 

How to apply: 
Please submit a letter of application explaining why you are a suitable candidate, addressing the key competencies outlined in the job description and person specification, to: recruitment@st-edmunds.com