Head

TES FE News; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Crawley seeks a new Head to uphold the school's Benedictine values and promote a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will be a committed Roman Catholic with proven leadership skills and an ability to inspire both staff and pupils. This role emphasizes strong strategic vision and a warm approach in leading the school towards achieving its educational goals.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills with a strategic mindset.
• Ability to inspire staff and pupils.
• Warm and empathetic person embodying Benedictine values.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school in alignment with the Benedictine ethos.
• Oversee the academic outcomes and holistic education of pupils.
• Foster a nurturing environment for all pupils.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Leadership skills

Empathy

Education

Practising Roman Catholic status

Job description

Job Overview

Head

From September 2026

Worth School is a thriving Catholic Benedictine HMC co-educational school. With over 600 pupils aged between 11 and 18, at least half of whom are boarders, Worth School is set in a stunning 500 acre estate in the weald of West Sussex and sits alongside the monastery.

Worth is a remarkable place. Named Boarding School of the Year in 2024, pupils and staff are aligned in their commitment to the Benedictine ethos, culture and values of Worth. The pupil experience is broad, deep and rich, with an emphasis on achieving strong academic outcomes within a holistic education which cares as much about the heart and soul as the mind. With its strong family and community feel, Worth provides a nurturing environment for all its pupils and encourages them to achieve their very best and serve others with courage, tolerance and care.

The Abbot, Chair and Governors seek to appoint a successor to Stuart McPherson who has had a distinguished tenure as the school’s Head. The successful candidate will be a committed, practising Roman Catholic, ready to embody and role model the Benedictine values and Catholic ethos, a warm and empathetic person with a strong strategic mindset, vision and energy, proven leadership skills and the ability to inspire staff and pupils.

For information on the School, the role and the application process, please go to RSAcademics’ website at https://www.rsacademics.com

Potential candidates are invited to email one of the following consultants for a confidential initial conversation:

Sarah Glencross: [e-mail] or

Louisa Barham: [e-mail]

Claire Oulton: [e-mail]

The closing date is Monday 1st September 2025 at 10.00am UK time.

• Worth School 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.