Head of Junior/Prep School

Reimagining, reinventing and redesigning learning for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sherborne School Jeddah is a pioneering and landmark project opening in September 2025. In close partnership with the prestigious Sherborne in the UK, an historic institution dating back to the year 1550, the new school will offer a truly outstanding British Education in world class and cutting-edge facilities.

Across centuries, Sherborne has nurtured young minds, shaping generations of leaders, thinkers, and innovators. From trailblazers like Sir Walter Raleigh to visionaries like Alan Turing, the father of modern computing, the school's alumni have left an indelible impact on the world we live in today. Building upon Sherborne’s rich heritage of delivering educational success, we are committed to providing an ambitious, innovative and transformative learning experience with a strong emphasis on equipping pupils with the adaptability and skills needed for a tech-enabled world.

Sherborne School and their partner in Saudi Arabia (Maarif Education) are seeking an inspirational, charismatic and ambitious Head of Junior/Prep. The successful candidate will play a vital role in driving the development of this exciting project in our state-of-the-art, purpose-built campus that sets a new standard for educational excellence. 

Benefits for the successful candidate include:         

• Highly competitive tax-free salary on the enhanced Sherborne leadership pay scale
• Premium accommodation
• VIP private health insurance
• Annual flights
• Fee remission for two children
• Meritocratic culture where every member of the community actively contributes to the vision
• A good work/life balance
• Spacious and modern, innovative teaching and learning environment     
• Supportive community and access to generous professional development training        

Combining a track record of highly successful leadership experience, developed in the UK or internationally, this opportunity would suit either a current Head, or an experienced senior leader, such as a Deputy Head from a UK independent school, who is now looking for their first step into headship. 

The school has been constructed to the highest specifications to inspire creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Every space reflects our commitment to nurturing well-rounded, confident, and future-ready pupils. Students will enjoy open and flexible learning areas, 23 different maker spaces for innovation, technology and creative arts, a well-being hub dedicated to mental and emotional health, an AI Think-Lab to enhance academic journeys, where pupils and teachers will discuss ethics and stewardship, as well as embrace new technologies to solve real-life problems, 500 seat auditorium, fully equipped music and drama departments including an orchestral rehearsal room, recording studios, performance halls, individual practice rooms, a dance studio and a black-box theatre, two multipurpose sports halls, an indoor swimming pool, all-weather football pitch, fitness studio, martial arts dojo, tennis and basketball courts.

www.sherbornejeddah.org

Applicants should complete the form on the TES website via the Quick Apply button. Please note that the school reserves the right to begin the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, candidates are recommended to submit their application as soon as possible.

Interviews will be conducted in London or via Teams.

Start date for this position will be August 2025.

Closing date for applications is 6th January 2025.

We prioritise our employee well-being. We are proactive in supporting our staff and it is embedded in our shared beliefs, attitudes and values. It is reflected in all school development plans, and we actively involve all stakeholders. Transparent communication is central to our positive community ethos.

Sherborne School Jeddah is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safeguarding and child protection issues will be discussed throughout the appointment process and candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and criminal records and social media checks.

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