Head of School | Strategy, Growth & Safeguarding

Globeducate; Bramshaw; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global network access

Professional leadership development

Independent school environment

Strong community engagement

Job summary

Boundary Oak School, part of Globeducate, is seeking a Head of School to lead a co-educational independent day and boarding environment in Fareham, Hampshire. The role requires a recognised teaching qualification and substantial senior leadership in a UK independent school, with a focus on educational excellence and safeguarding.

You will shape strategy across teaching, admissions, and operations, lead a diverse team, and act as an ambassador within the Globeducate network.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification and substantial senior leadership experience in a UK independent school.
• Proven track record of improving teaching quality, pupil outcomes, safeguarding and overall school improvement.
• Experience leading teams, developing future leaders, managing performance and delivering change.
• Commercial and operational understanding including school budgets, fee-paying admissions, pupil retention, workforce planning and facilities management.
• Excellent communication and ability to work collaboratively across Globeducate.

Responsibilities

• Translate Boundary Oak’s educational and commercial priorities, alongside Group strategy, into a focused annual school development and business plan with clear outcomes.
• Take responsibility for the school budget, financial performance, resource allocation, cash management and sustainable growth.
• Monitor revenue, staff costs, operating expenditure and performance against agreed targets, taking timely corrective action where required.
• Work closely with the marketing and admissions team to deliver enrolment, re-enrolment, retention and conversion targets across day and boarding provision.
• Set and deliver a clear educational vision and improvement plan across Early Years, Junior and Senior School, strengthening teaching, pupil progress and academic outcomes.
• Oversee day-to-day school and boarding operations, ensuring high-quality education and pastoral support for pupils and families.
• Lead effective performance management, feedback and professional development across staff, promoting wellbeing and collaboration.
• Act as a visible ambassador for Boundary Oak, building its reputation with local community, partner organisations and feeder schools.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Educational governance

Curriculum oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Recognised teaching qualification

School leadership qualification (Desirable)

Job description

Boundary Oak School, part of Globeducate, is seeking a Head of School to lead a co-educational independent day and boarding environment in Fareham, Hampshire. The role requires a recognised teaching qualification and substantial senior leadership in a UK independent school, with a focus on educational excellence and safeguarding.

You will shape strategy across teaching, admissions, and operations, lead a diverse team, and act as an ambassador within the Globeducate network.