Deputy Headteacher, St Ursula’s Convent School

Required for Easter 2025 or September 2025 
Inner London Leadership Pay range L17- L22. Starting point subject to experience. 

The Governors of St Ursula’s Convent School invite applications from highly motivated, inspirational and outstanding leaders for the post of Deputy Headteacher 

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Headteacher in strategically leading and managing the school and will have responsibility for Pastoral areas of the school, in particular Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development. 

We seek an individual who is committed to supporting and nurturing the Catholic ethos of our school and who can demonstrate a wholehearted commitment to the ideals of our faith. 

Applications are welcomed from committed and practicing catholic educators, whether currently working in the catholic sector or beyond. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a school at the start of a new journey. 

St Ursula’s Convent School is where: 

  • it is a pleasure to teach 
  • students are ambitious and aspire to be the very best 
  • Senior Leaders and all teachers are passionate about making a difference 
  • Governors are strongly supportive of the school. 

We are looking for an inspirational leader with a proven track record in senior leadership who: 

  • has commitment to and understanding of Catholic education 
  • can demonstrate experience in raising standards 
  • can demonstrate experience of implementing whole school initiatives 
  • has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills 

St Ursula’s Convent School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. A fully completed school application form and an enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants. 

Closing date for applications: 10th February 2025 9am 

Visits to the School 
We warmly welcome and encourage potential applicants to visit our school and have set aside the following times: Friday 31st January 2pm and Monday 3rd February 9.30am 

Completed applications and requests to visit should be sent to Diane Williams dwilliams@stursulas.com