Head Teacher

Park School, which has been part of the Forfar Education Group since 2021, seeks a new Head Teacher from September 2024, or earlier, on the departure of Mrs Melanie Dowler. Situated in Bournemouth, Park School educates around 370 children from Nursery to Year 6. The School enjoys a reputation for excellence in many fields and, in 2020, was ranked no.32 in The Sunday Times' Top 100 Prep Schools in the UK. It was graded Excellent in all areas in its most recent ISI report of February 2023.

Pupils at Park School demonstrate social awareness, collaborative interaction skills, readiness to celebrate the achievements of others, strong moral understanding and emotional maturity. The School is in a strong position but is not complacent. The new Head will build on past success and will be a proactive and visionary force in meeting the many challenges and opportunities looming on the educational horizon whilst also being a visible figurehead for the School in the local community.

The Forfar Education Group, which governs the School, is ambitious for growth. As an organisation, it looks to recruit talented and ambitious individuals who will share its forward-thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. Founded in 2016 by CEO John Forsyth, Forfar Education is a family business specialising in the education of children and with an ethos of being honest, transparent, hardworking and putting the needs of the child first. 

This is a tremendous opportunity for an experienced or aspiring Head to pick up the reins of a popular and successful school and to lead it on the next exciting phase of its journey. In an unpredictable educational, political, economic and social landscape, the role will suit a strong and resilient leader who is able to adapt to and effectively manage change.

RSAcademics are handling the search, and potential candidates wishing to discuss the post are invited to contact:

• Jenny Funnell, Search Consultant: jennyfunnell@rsacademics.com
• Charlotte Faber, Senior Advisor: charlottefaber@rsacademics.com

Further, detailed candidate information about the role, including the candidate brief and information on how to apply, is available at www.rsacademics.com.

Closing date: 10.00am (UK time) on Tuesday 6th February 2024.

Forfar Education Group 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 & Barring Service.

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

The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.