Assistant Head (Safeguarding and Pupil Well-Being)

St Mary's is a happy, high achieving independent day school for girls aged 4-16 years with a Kindergarten for children age 2-4 years, a member of the Girls' Schools Association, Independent Association of Preparatory Schools and the Independent Schools Association.

The Assistant Head Safeguarding and Well-Being is a key member of the Senior School Management Team, reporting to the Principal. The Assistant Head Safeguarding and Well-Being will be involved with the responsibility for the pastoral provision and promotion of pupil well-being within the Senior School, along with the safeguarding and welfare of pupils across the whole school. The individual will work with the whole school staff , Phase Leads, the Assistant Head (Pupil Development) of the Senior School, the Assistant Head (Pastoral) of the Lower School as well as the Principal and Vice Principal. The individual may be expected to teach a small timetable if so required.

For more information about the role, please emailcareers@stmaryscolchester.org.uk

To apply, please complete the application form and return it to the school by emailcareers@stmaryscolchester.org.uk, or by post For the Attention of M Terry, HR & Compliance Officer, St Mary's School, 91 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 3RB.Early applications are strongly advised as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

St Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening.