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Head - St Augustine's Priory

Ealing, London W5

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.

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange a confidential discussion with:

Miranda Landale: mirandalandale@rsacademics.com

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

Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application, please click on "Apply Now" and upload your application documents according to the instructions provided.

Applicants should submit (in PDF format):

• a completed RSAcademics application form;
• a covering letter, addressed to Mr Matthew Bartlett, Chair of Governors. The letter should explain the attractions of the role, the relevance of your experience and your education philosophy, and other information that can demonstrate your alignment with the role. Please make your letter as specific as you can, addressing the role, the Augustinian vision and the opportunities presented by St Augustine's Priory. A letter that is largely generic may result in your application not being considered.

Should you have any queries relating to uploading your application documents, please contact Alison Hooper, at applications@rsacademics.com. Alison can also be reached by calling +44 (0) 204 6269 791.

• St Augustine's Priory is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.

Resources

• Candidate information brochure Safeguarding (Child Protection) Policy
• Apply now

Key Dates

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

Selected candidates will be invited to preliminary interviews with RSAcademics via MS Teams on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 October

Long list interviews will be held at the school on either Wednesday 11 or Thursday 12 November

Short list interviews will be held at the school on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 November

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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.,

St Augustine's Priory is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.