Head

Applications are invited for the position of Head at Westonbirt School, to succeed Natasha Dangerfield after thirteen years of exceptional leadership.

Founded in 1928, Westonbirt School is a prestigious co-educational independent day and boarding school which provides an outstanding education for pupils aged 2 to 18. Located within 210 acres of stunning parkland, the School is housed in the historic Westonbirt House, a Victorian mansion with a rich heritage. Today, a Westonbirt education is based on modern educational techniques set against traditional values and beautiful surroundings. Renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, pupils at Westonbirt are supported in a nurturing environment which fosters individual achievement and encourages young people to reach their full potential. The School’s ethos is built on principles of respect, integrity, and resilience, preparing pupils to become responsible global citizens in a fast changing world.

Westonbirt has been on an exciting journey since joining the Wishford Education group in 2018 and becoming co-educational in 2019. During this period the pupil roll has more than doubled with some 780 pupils currently on roll. This shift has brought notable enhancements to the School’s infrastructure, facilities and curriculum, resulting in Westonbirt being named Independent Co-educational School of the Year in 2023.

Building on these successes, the next Head will be ambitious and driven, with a genuine commitment to the ethos and the values of Westonbirt, and a track record of academic and professional leadership of the highest quality. The post offers a tremendous opportunity for an inspiring and committed leader with energy and vision to lead the School forward into the next exciting chapter of its development. The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of boarding, strong marketing and commercial instincts and a demonstrable track record of developing and strengthening teams.

Further information on Westonbirt School can be found at https://westonbirt.org/

A candidate brief can be downloaded from www.odgers.com/92720   

Letters of application and CV’s should be sent by 09.00 GMT on Friday 7 February to Freddie Dennis at Odgers Berndtson quoting reference CFD/92720.

Westonbirt School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).