Mrs Renata Joseph was a pupil at Putney's Brandlehow Primary School

Saint Cecilia's Church of England School is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Renata Joseph as the permanent Headteacher from April 2019.

Mrs Joseph joins Saint Cecilia's from Canons High School in Edgware, where she led the development of Teaching and Learning and more recently Staff Professionalism and The Canons Park Teaching School Alliance. Prior to that Mrs Joseph was a senior leader at The Green School for Girls, in west London.

Mrs Joseph is passionate about Saint Cecilia's and is committed to ensuring an exceptional education in an inclusive environment; underpinned by the school's Christian ethos.
Although currently living in west London with her husband and 10 year old daughter, Mrs Joseph has many links into the local community in south west London. She was a pupil of Brandlehow Primary School and then continued her education at Lady Margaret School in Parson Green, where she was deputy head girl in 1992.

Having gained a degree in Geography, Mrs Joseph undertook a PGCE at St Mary's University College; qualifying as a teacher in 1997.

Mrs Joseph is also a trustee for the National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE) and has significant experience and expertise in outstanding provision for the more able pupils, which includes a commitment to challenging all pupils.

Mrs Joseph is delighted to have secured the headship of Saint Cecilia's School and is excited about the outstanding future ahead for the school.

Chair of Governors – Saint Cecilia's School

April 26, 2019