Cornelius Vermuyden School is now under the leadership of the South East Essex Academy Trust (SEEAT) and, since April 2024, we have embarked on a significant phase of improvement. We need your expertise and passion to help continue this journey.

The role is not without it's challenges but this is a real opportunity for an experienced school leader to make a difference, ensuring every young person achieves their full potential.

You will work alongside Desi McKeown, our highly respected Executive Headteacher (who also oversees The Deanes School) and an experienced, hands-on, and supportive SEEAT team to develop so that you never feel alone. The successful candidate will provide visible leadership, inspiring staff, parents, students, and the wider school community to embed a culture of high expectations, accountability, and achievement. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the school through its improvement journey with clarity, integrity, resilience and good humour.
• Develop and implement effective strategies to raise standards in teaching, learning, and student outcomes.
• Build and sustain a positive and inclusive school culture where every student feels valued and supported.
• Motivate, challenge, and empower staff to deliver high-quality education and professional growth.
• Engage with parents, carers, and external stakeholders to ensure a strong, collaborative school community.
• Use data to monitor progress and ensure measurable, sustainable improvements.
• Maintain a strong focus on behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding to provide a safe, supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• An experienced, dynamic, and resilient school leader with a proven track record of driving school improvement.
• Demonstrable experience of leading and managing change, particularly in challenging circumstances.
• Strong understanding of curriculum design, teaching and learning strategies, and data analysis to inform school improvement.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills - a team player with the ability to build positive relationships across the school community.
• A passion for education and a deep commitment to achieving the best outcomes for students.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and challenge staff to raise standards of teaching and learning.

Why Choose Cornelius Vermuyden School?

• Impactful Work: Your work will directly contribute to the turnaround of the school, affecting lasting change in the community.
• Professional Growth: Be part of a dynamic team in a trust that is going places offering numerous opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• We also offer a friendly, welcoming, and supportive school environment with a committed staff team. You will have access to all of our employee benefits from day one of your employment.

Join us in September 2025 and be part of the change at Cornelius Vermuyden School. Let’s reshape the future together.

South East Essex Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All postholders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact HR@seeat.org