St Clere’s School are seeking to appoint an experienced, dynamic and inspirational Deputy Headteacher with responsibility for Raising Standards & the success of the Sixth Form​, who shares Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust’s co-operative and inclusive ethos. The Deputy Headteacher will work with the senior leadership team and will play a significant role to formulate the aims and objectives of the school, establishing the trust policies through which they shall be achieved. They will also support staff and manage resources to achieve the aims and objectives of the school and monitor progress towards their achievement.

St Clere’s School is a high achieving, oversubscribed school. We are a popular choice for families because our students succeed in many ways ad are taught by staff who teach with great energy and expertise in an environment that has exceptional facilities. Our school is set on the edge of Stanford-le-Hope and the substantial school buildings are surrounded by a large expanse of playing fields. We have a stunning range of facilities including a state-of-the-art Drama studio, fully refurbished Science labs, two Sports Pavilions, a 3G floodlit all-weather pitch, well-stocked Library with research facilities and high-quality study space. In addition, we have high specification classrooms with up-to-date ICT resources which enhance the teaching for all students and provide a comfortable environment in which to learn.​

‘Persequi Optima’ (the pursuit of excellence) is our school motto and our mission is to provide a high quality, comprehensive and meaningful education for all learners. We do this by providing an engaging curriculum in a safe and inspirational environment where high standards and expectations encourage success. We aim to empower our learners so they can apply their acquired skills or knowledge and confidently express themselves throughout their lives and future careers. Our high standards are achieved through effective leadership, outstanding teaching and committed stakeholder engagement from the Trust, Governance and community.​

This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.  ​

If you would like to meet the team and take a tour of the school, please contact our HR Team (hr@osborne.coop).​​

If you are ready for the next step in your career and you feel that your skill set makes you a good fit for this very exciting opportunity, then we look forward to receiving your application. Please download the attached recruitment brochure for further information about this role.