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generic Recruitment Information

Prior to interview, the school will seek references for all shortlisted candidates.
We will undertake an 'online presence' check for all shortlisted candidates (KCSIE 2022 p220) - including social media and wider google searches. Shortlisted candidates will be asked for social media handles to support us in narrowing these searches. Any concerns will be addressed with candidates.
Prior to an offer of employment, an enhanced DBS check will be undertaken.

Current vacancies

Are you passionate about changing the life chances of young people?

St. Mary’s Partnership of three schools works closely together, across the city of Southampton, changing the life-chances of over 1500 children. Are you looking to begin your career in an environment focused on doing whatever-it-takes to help vulnerable children be the best they can possibly be?

Assistant or deputy headteacher

start date: April 2026

partnership contract - based at mason moor initially

We are looking to appoint a strong and ambitious senior team, this Summer, to work alongside our Executive Headteacher. You will be responsible for supporting the Quality of Education as it evolves and develops at Mason Moor. Implementing a fully planned and resources curriculum that inspires pupils to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in a 21st Century world. Your journey to headship begins with this role.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with the following skillset:

Somebody able to articulate clear impact in their current role - using a language of school improvement.
A candidate who has clear and demonstrable experience in developing teacher pedagogy and practice.
A knowledge of evaluating the quality of education, using Ofsted’s current framework.
A candidate with a strong moral purpose and desire to do 'whatever it takes' to help pupils to be successful.
Somebody who understands that knowledge acquisition and skill development are the key attributes to a successful education.

This academic year will be one of excitement, change and development for our school. You will be joining our senior leadership team at a pivotal moment. Comprising of an Executive Headteacher with an incoming Assistant and Deputy - you will have the opportunity to bring a new dynamic to our team.

closing date & shortlisting: wednesday 25 february 2026

Interviews taking place Friday 27 February 2026 and Tuesday 3 March 2026

Information about our group of schools:

Mason Moor is a 1-form-entry primary in Millbrook – on the west side of the city. We serve an increasingly diverse population on the doorstep of the General Hospital. Over 55% of our children receive free school meals.

St. Mary’s is a 3-form-entry primary that serves the St Mary’s ward of Southampton’s City Centre. Our demographics are very different – of 612 pupils, over 81% speak English as a second language. Almost 60% of our children are eligible for free school meals. Our families travel distances across the world before arriving.

Valentine is a 3-form-entry primary that sits in Sholing – east of the city. It is a large primary school of almost 600 pupils from Reception to Year 6. Over half of the pupils attending are in receipt of free school meals

Are you looking for a role that enables you to take a lead in the classroom? A role where you can deliver a high quality of education to young people?

At Mason Moor Primary School, we live, work and learn through a shared dedication of striving to be ‘the best versions of ourselves’.