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Headteacher

St Andrews College Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

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Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
April 2025
Apply by:
27 November 2024

Job overview

Dukes Education (Colleges) seeks a dynamic Headteacher for St. Andrew's College, Cambridge, an international boarding college (Years 11-13; NOR 150) in the heart of Cambridge.


About St. Andrew's College, Cambridge

St. Andrew's College, Cambridge is a leading international boarding college in the historic city of Cambridge, recognised for its academic excellence, diverse international boarding community, and personalised approach to education. With small class sizes and individualised attention, the college supports each student's academic and personal growth, ensuring a nurturing environment for their development.

In Year 11, students undertake a rigorous, accelerated GCSE curriculum designed to prepare them effectively for advanced studies. For those international students, needing additional English support, the college offers a dedicated Pre-A-Level course, bridging language gaps and enhancing readiness for further academic work.

At the A-Level stage (Years 12 and 13), students benefit from a focused, supportive environment, preparing them to achieve at the highest levels for university entry. Year 13 Foundation courses provide a well-structured programme for students aiming for top institutions, offering specialised knowledge in science and humanities aligned with university entry requirements.

Beyond academics, St. Andrew's College fosters a vibrant and inclusive community with students from over 28 countries, encouraging cultural exchange and global perspectives. Its state-of-the-art facilities and strategic location in central Cambridge provide an inspiring environment where British academic traditions merge with an innovative, forward-thinking approach.

Students at St. Andrew's College also gain access to extensive university guidance, career counselling, and co-curricular activities designed to develop character, leadership, and confidence, preparing them not only for academic success but for life in a globalised world.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and successful senior leader who is willing to make a long-term commitment to St. Andrew's College as it enters its next phase of development. The successful candidate will collaborate with a supportive governing body and Senior Leadership Team to lead the college into this new stage. The ideal candidate should be skilled in team leadership, target-setting, and adept at working within an international context.

Experience Required

  • Proven senior leadership in a UK school or British international school delivering an IGCSE/A-Level programme.
  • Evidence of educational thought leadership.
  • Experience managing international students through the UCAS process.
  • Experience of working in a boarding environment.
  • Demonstrated success in working with senior colleagues to deliver measurable outcomes.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills with cultural awareness and empathy in interactions with students, parents, and staff.
  • Experience in strategic planning.
  • Strong financial management skills with a track record of meeting targets.
  • Experience working successfully with a governing body and external stakeholders.
  • Experience working with admissions and marketing, including understanding the role of our international agent partners.

For more information about St. Andrew's College and Dukes Education, please visit: https://www.standrewscambridge.co.uk

www.dukeseducation.com

Dukes Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.


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About St Andrews College Cambridge

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+44 1223 903048

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St Andrew’s College Cambridge was formed in 1976 as a tutorial college offering a warm, friendly international environment for students wanting to study in the UK prior to university.  The college currently comprises students from 25 countries worldwide attending its Pre-A Level, A Level and University Foundation courses and has significant expertise in looking after international students and making them feel at home. Putting the student first is at the core of the St Andrew’s College Cambridge ethos and all the staff are united in helping each individual student thrive academically, socially, culturally and responsibly.

Academic results are excellent with a very high percentage of students going onto university and the majority being offered places at top Russell Group universities.

Located in the heart of the stunning university city of Cambridge, across the road from the Botanical Gardens and a short walk up from the train station, the college’s four academic buildings comprise classrooms, laboratories, offices and common rooms. An astro pitch, basketball court and picnic areas are located at the back of the buildings. In addition, a separate science centre at Glisson Road also houses the student canteen and the seven college boarding houses are all a short walk away from the main school.


  • Central Cambridge location surrounded by the world-famous University colleges
  • Top quality teaching staff, a number of whom have taught or studied at Oxbridge
  • An international and friendly environment – over 25 different nationalities each year
  • Small class sizes
  • Weekly personal tutor support
  • Carefully monitored student progress
  • Oxbridge/G5 programme with Cambridge University students
  • Extensive UCAS support and university preparation
  • Excellent Pastoral Care
  • Outstanding family-style boarding accommodation

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