Executive Head and CEO

Hereford Cathedral School; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family accommodation

School fee remission

Job summary

Hereford Cathedral School seeks to appoint an Executive Head and Chief Executive Officer to provide visionary leadership, strategic direction for the Hereford Cathedral School Foundation, and executive oversight of the School, Hereford International School Ltd, and HCS Educational Services Ltd.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding educational and organisational leader with the credibility and entrepreneurial capability of a CEO, leading the Foundation through its next growth phase

Job description

Hereford Cathedral School seeks to appoint an Executive Head and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and executive oversight for the Hereford Cathedral School Foundation. This encompasses the management and development of Hereford Cathedral School, Hereford International School Ltd, and HCS Educational Services Ltd.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding educational and organisational leader, bringing the credibility and values of a senior school leader alongside the strategic, commercial and entrepreneurial capability of a Chief Executive Officer. They will have the vision and energy to lead the Foundation through its next phase of growth, while ensuring that educational excellence, financial sustainability and the Christian character of the School remain at the heart of its development.

Reports to: Chair of Governors and the Governing Board

Our offer

• The opportunity to work with a talented and committed team, supported by an engaged governing body
• A positive, collaborative and innovative working environment, at the heart of a vibrant school community
• A strong culture of teamwork, mutual support and shared purpose
• A beautiful working environment in an exceptional setting
• Family accommodation provided
• School fee remission

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references and other safer recruitment checks. Further information on the School’s safeguarding can be found on the school website.

Hereford Cathedral School is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline.