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 Interim 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.
Please do take the opportunity to visit. To arrange an informal conversation with the Interim CEO and/or to arrange a tour of one of our schools, then please contact Sarah Yusuf Watson, Executive Assistant to the Interim CEO, via syusufwatson@OscarRomero.co.uk or calling 0207 202 8199.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 10:00am on Monday 6th October 2025
Application forms and further details on this role are available on our website https://www.oscarromero.co.uk/Be-Part-of-the-Team/
Completed forms should be submitted to syusufwatson@OscarRomero.co.uk
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend an assessment centre and interview week commencing Monday 13th October 2025
The assessment centre will consist of a series of job-related exercises designed to give candidates the opportunity to demonstrate the key attitudes, skills and knowledge required for the post. Shortlisted candidates will be fully briefed at the beginning of the process and supported throughout the day.