Head – Westonbirt School

OVERVIEW

Applications are invited for the position of Head at Westonbirt School, to succeed Natasha Dangerfield after thirteen years of exceptional leadership. The successful candidate will lead the Executive Team, comprising the Head of Prep School, Deputy Head (Academic), Deputy Head (Pastoral), Director of Admissions & Marketing, Director of Estates & Services, and Finance Director.

The Head is responsible to the Executive Chairman for the leadership and day-to-day management of the school.

The key skills and characteristics sought are:

• A clear educational vision consistent with the Westonbirt ethos and character;
• Very high standards and expectations in all areas of educational provision and customer service;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills;
• A natural leader, who can engage and motivate the whole school community as the school works through its major development project;
• Strong commercial instincts, to lead the further growth and development of the school;
• Resilience, adaptability, and a good sense of humour.

Other aspects of the role include:

• Strategy and Leadership
• Curriculum
• Pastoral and Boarding
• Prep
• Admissions and Marketing
• Staffing
• Compliance

The successful candidate will have the following experience:

• Educated to degree level with qualified teacher status and a track record of leadership success.
• Significant knowledge and experience of a successful boarding environment.

For a full understanding of the role more detail, please refer to the Candidate Pack.

Candidate Pack

Application Form

Westonbirt School has engaged the services of Odgers Berndtson to assist with the recruitment of the next Head. Letters of application, CVs and completed application forms should be submitted online (preferred) here.

The closing date for applications is 09:00 GMT Friday 7 February. Shortlist interviews with the Selection Panel will take place on Monday 24 February. Candidates invited to the final stage will be invited to have briefing visits to the school ahead of a final interview which will take place on Thursday 6 March.

Wishford Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo appropriate pre-appointment child protection screening.

Wishford schools are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.

Location

Westonbirt School
Westonbirt
Tetbury
Gloucestershire
GL8 8QG