Contract Length: Permanent
Salary Range: Commensurate with previous experience
Location: Flexible. The nature of work will largely involve the post-holder carrying out work at different schools within the Trust. There is also a Head office at Shirley Court, Croydon, CR9 5AS
Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer
We are looking for an exceptional individual to join the Central Services team at St Oscar Romero as our new Director of Standards (Secondary). We currently have 4 secondary schools with one Sixth Form. Our new Director of Standards (Secondary) will work closely with the CEO, Director of Standards (Primary) and leaders across individual schools to deliver inspirational Catholic Education.
This is a demanding role in a challenging environment where we expect the very best from everyone in our team. Our Catholic Ethos and Mission is at the heart of everything we do and we except candidates to share and embrace those values.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have extensive previous experience of working as part of a Catholic Senior Leadership Team including at Headteacher level
- Be able to demonstrate recent success at leading school improvement and raising education standards for children
- Possess the ability to inspire, empower and challenge staff to lead the next stage of a school’s journey
- An excellent written and verbal communicator
- Align to the mission, vision and values of St Oscar Romero and the Diocese
In return we offer:
- Opportunity to work within a highly skilled and supportive team
- A commitment to continue with national pay, terms and conditions
- Access to the generous Teachers Pension Scheme
- Highly supportive Executive Leadership Team
Be part of our journey to become a beacon of excellence in Catholic education.
Application form
Information pack
Closing date: 25th April 2025
Interview date: 8th May 2025
Start date: 1st September 2025