Head of School

The King Edward VI Foundation is one of the most significant educational charities in the UK. King Edward’s School (KES) and King Edward VI High School for Girls (KEHS) are part of the Foundation, (which also sponsors an Academy Trust), and located on a beautiful 50-acre campus in Edgbaston. An independent day school with over 650 girls aged 11-18, KEHS is one of the leading girls’ schools in the country with superb academic results alongside a broad programme of co-curricular activity. KES is also an academically outstanding independent day school, educating around 900 boys aged 11-18. Both KES and KEHS provide an intellectually stimulating and rich and varied education in which pupils from a wide range of backgrounds excel and thrive.

The King Edward VI Foundation is now seeking to appoint two Heads of School for KES and KEHS. These new roles present an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Deputy Head to run the day-to-day operations of a leading school in the UK, as well as having some strategic oversight in the schools’ development. Working under the newly appointed Chief Master & Principal (CMP) of KES and KEHS and Headmaster of the Foundation, the Head of School will represent the school, and lead their internal team. They will play a key role in the Independent Schools’ Executive Team, ensuring continued success for the school, as well as working with the other Head of School towards greater alignment and parity of pupil and staff experience.

The successful candidates will bring exceptional senior leadership experience with a track record demonstrating success as a change manager, with a creative and innovative approach and a good understanding of what makes an outstanding modern education. As leaders, they will have a strong presence, be approachable, collaborative and resilient. They will have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to creating an inclusive environment where every member of the school community is known and valued.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the King Edward VI Foundation on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference LBIRB. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Friday 20th October 2023.