"Domine ut Serviam"  "Lord, that I may serve"

An Exceptional Leadership Opportunity

The Governors of St Alban's Catholic High School and the Directors of Our Lady of Walsingham Trust are seeking an inspirational, committed Catholic leader to guide our thriving school community into its next chapter of excellence.

Our School

St Alban's is Ipswich’s premier Catholic secondary school and sixth form, serving 1,050 students within the Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust. Our recently enhanced campus features modern sixth form facilities, and refurbished learning spaces that provide an exceptional environment for teaching and learning.

Our community is defined by the "St Alban's Way" Learning, Respecting, Caring: creating a strong, inclusive environment where students and staff flourish. Our last Ofsted inspection recognised we are a community with "tangible links" beyond our walls and a "strong focus on ethical and moral issues."  We are supported by engaged parents and respected throughout Suffolk.

The Role

This pivotal leadership position calls for a visionary Catholic educator who will:

• Embody and promote our Catholic ethos, where "Domine ut Serviam" guides all that we do
• Build upon our strong foundations to lead the school to even greater heights of academic and spiritual excellence
• Inspire and develop our dedicated staff team
• Foster the holistic growth of all students, regardless of background
• Collaborate strategically with Trust leadership to strengthen our wider Catholic education community

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an exceptional leader who:

• Is a practising Catholic with a deep commitment to Catholic education
• Brings significant senior leadership experience, either as a current Headteacher or an outstanding Deputy Head ready for progression
• Demonstrates a firm, fair and open leadership style
• Possesses the vision to deliver excellent, inclusive education with exciting opportunities for all
• Can translate strategic vision into practical improvement plans with clear success criteria
• Values collaboration and partnership within the wider Trust community

Visit Us

We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit our school community.

To arrange a visit ,  please contact Lisa Gittins, Headteacher's EA:

• Telephone: 01473 726178 Ex 231
• Email:  lgittins@stalbans-staff.org
• To arrange an informal discussion with Flavio Vettese, CEO, please contact Steph Rahman srahman@olow.org.uk 

Safeguarding

St Alban's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, evidence of Right to Work in the UK, and satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks.

St Alban's Catholic High School
Digby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3NJ
Tel: 01473 726178
Website: www.st-albans.suffolk.sch.uk

Part of Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust