Headteacher

The Governors of The Ursuline Preparatory School Ilford are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Headteacher from January 2024. The Ursuline Prep is a caring, friendly school and community where our Catholic Ethos is central to all that we do. Our new Headteacher will work with governors to shape the strategic direction of the school, and will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of The Ursuline Prep. Our new Headteacher will lead a team that strives together in the best interest of all of our children, following the school’s mission statement: To live and learn in harmony, caring for each other; treating everybody as a sister and a brother; reflecting Christ’s actions and His message too, by striving for excellence in all that we do.

Applications are invited from Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers or Assistant Headteachers with outstanding leadership experience.

The successful candidate will:

·        Be a practising Catholic who can nurture faith and spirituality, and take the lead role in providing inspirational Catholic education based on our shared Gospel values.

·        Be passionate in promoting a clear child-centred vision.

·        Be inclusive, aspirational and ambitious for all our children and our staff.

Governors are seeking someone who:

·        Will champion a curriculum that our teachers will be excited to teach and will inspire our children to learn.

·        Can demonstrate a proven track record of providing inspirational, strategic and professional leadership.

·        Has a secure understanding of all matters relating to safeguarding.

·        Will be an enthusiastic team leader, with a strong commitment to working in partnership parents and Parish.

·        Will be team leader with experience of coaching and mentoring.

·        Will bring together a team in the school to achieve an outstanding level of education for our children

·        Will work hard to ensure that every child is supported and challenged to maximise their potential.

We can offer the successful candidate:

·        Children who are committed, enthusiastic and fully engaged in their learning.

·        Professional and dedicated staff, supportive parents, and active Governors.

·        An enthusiastic and aspirational Senior Leadership Team.

·        Excellent opportunities for further professional development.

·        ISI Inspection 2022 ‘Good’.

·        RE Inspection 2023 ‘Good’.

We warmly welcome and encourage applicants to visit our school, please speak with the School Business Manager Amina Ayankogbe. Further information and application packs are available online from the school website www.urspsi.org.uk or from HR at hr@urspsi.org.uk and completed applications should be sent to this address.