Director of Performing Arts required for Easter or September 2025

The Governors of St Ursula’s Convent School invite applications from highly motivated, inspirational and outstanding teachers and leaders for our Director of Performing Arts role.

Are you passionate about nurturing the next generation of artists and empowering young women through the arts? Our all-girls Catholic school is seeking a dynamic and creative Director of Performing Arts to lead and inspire our thriving arts program. We seek an individual who is committed to supporting and nurturing the Catholic ethos of our school and who can demonstrate a wholehearted approach to Music and Drama at St Ursula’s.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a school at the start of a new journey and lead a fantastic and enthusiastic group of students.

St Ursula’s Convent School is where:

·        It is a pleasure to teach

·        Students are ambitious and aspire to be the very best in a small school setting

·        Senior Leaders and all teachers are passionate about making a difference

·        Governors are strongly supportive of the school

·        Music and Drama are popular GCSE subjects in a small school – expect GSCE groups of 20 and at least 1/5 of students in the choir.

We are looking for an inspirational leader with a proven track record in senior leadership who:

·        Has commitment to and understanding of Catholic education

·        Can demonstrate experience in raising standards

·        Can develop the music department into an exciting and exceptional department

St Ursula’s Convent School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. A fully completed school application form and an enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.

Closing date for applications: 10th February 2025 9am

Visits to the School

We warmly welcome and encourage potential applicants to visit our school.

Completed applications and requests to visit should be sent to Diane Williams dwilliams@stursulas.com