St Albans School

Educating 900 pupils (571 boys aged 11 to 16 and 329 in the Sixth Form, of whom 73 are girls), St Albans School enjoys an outstanding reputation as a vibrant and dynamic school, whose prime focus is the needs of its pupils, allowing them to do, and to give of, their best. Pupils are offered a broad, flexible and forward-looking curriculum alongside a wide variety of co-curricular activities. Academic excellence, intellectual development and strong pastoral care lie at the core of an exceptional, all-round education, enabling each pupil’s potential to be identified and nurtured and making St Albans School one of the leading day schools in the country.

The Board of Governors is now looking for an inspirational leader to be the next Head of St Albans School. Working with the Governing Body, the Head will be responsible for setting the aims, policies and strategic direction of the School, as well as for creating an environment in which pupils and staff are

motivated to develop their academic gifts, skills and interests in a spirit of discovery and participation. With its distinctive heritage, this is an exciting opportunity for someone with the vision and ambition to build on the successes of the School to date and to continue the drive to deliver a world -class educational experience that equips pupils to thrive in the changing world of work.

The successful candidate will be an exceptional leader, capable of inspiring pupils, staff and parents alike and articulating a compelling vision for the future of the School community. As an accomplished and engaging communicator, they will be able to further raise the profile of the School as a standard bearer of excellence in the independent sector. They will bring an intellectual rigour, presence and professionalism commensurate with the scale of the role, as well as a clear commitment to the ethos and values that have sustained the School over centuries.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

St Albans School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and the creation of an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment selections are made according to suitability for the post, irrespective of background or protected characteristic.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to St Albans School  on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference LASEB. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Thursday 13^th July 2023.