Headteacher

Catholic Independent Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

St Augustine’s Priory in London seeks a new head from September 2027, following the planned retirement of the current head. The school, with Augustinian roots, emphasises faith, intellectual formation and growth, and a strong Catholic life.

Located in Ealing on a spacious 13-acre campus, it blends London access with a tranquil setting. The next Head will preserve the warmth and values of the school while pursuing growth, developing pupil numbers and embedding coeducation in the younger years.

Qualifications

• Experienced school leader with a track record of improving academic performance and safeguarding Catholic ethos.
• Strategic thinker capable of strengthening market position and expanding pupil numbers.

Responsibilities

• Preserve and promote the warmth and values of St Augustine’s Priory while driving strategic development.
• Lead the school to strengthen its market position, increase pupil numbers and embed coeducation in younger years.

Job description

Governors at St Augustine’s Priory are seeking a new head from September 2027 following the planned retirement of the present head.

St Augustine’s Priory is a school with a distinctive spirit: Augustinian in foundation, ambitious in outlook and deeply committed to the formation of young people from Nursery to Sixth Form. Its motto, Veritas, expresses a commitment to truth, faith, intellectual formation and personal growth. Catholic life is central to the School’s identity, and our community is inclusive and welcoming to families of all faiths and none.

St Augustine’s Priory is located on Hillcrest Road, Ealing, London W5 2JL. It enjoys a beautiful and distinctive setting within West London, combining access to the cultural, professional and transport advantages of London with the benefit of a spacious 13-acre campus.

This is an attractive opportunity for an experienced school leader who is drawn to strong foundations, deep loyalty, strong academic performance and considerable potential. The next Head will preserve the warmth and values of St Augustine’s Priory while continuing to strengthen its market position, build pupil numbers and embed coeducation in the younger years. For the right Head, this is a place of exciting possibilities: a school with the confidence to celebrate what is already strong and the ambition and innovation to further develop its story.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 10.00am UK time.