Head of the Junior School

TES FE News; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Hull seeks a Head of Junior School to lead a talented team and shape a new era of co-education. Candidates should demonstrate leadership skills and a passion for independent education. The role involves strategic direction and community engagement to ensure students feel inspired and supported. Competitive salary scale offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in an educational setting with broad knowledge and experience.
• Experience relevant to independent education and early/adolescent learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented team to ensure every child experiences a valued education.
• Shape the new era of co-education across the 45-acre campus.
• Provide strategic direction for the ongoing development of the Junior School.

Skills

Leadership

Inspiring others

Community engagement

Job description

Overview

Are you an exceptional leader with the vision, energy, and compassion to inspire the next generation? Do you believe that education is about more than academic achievement – that it is also about nurturing curiosity, confidence, and character? If so, this is a rare and exciting opportunity to make your mark as Head of Junior School at Hymers College.

At Hymers College, we believe that education is transformative – it shapes not only minds but also character, curiosity, and confidence. For over 130 years, we have remained true to our founder’s vision of offering a life-changing education “for the training of intelligence in whatever social rank of life it may be found.” Today, as one of the North’s leading independent schools, we are proud to offer an environment where children flourish academically, socially, and personally from the very earliest stages of their educational journey.

This is a pivotal moment in our history. For the first time, pupils from Pre-School to Sixth Form are educated together on our beautiful 45-acre campus, creating unique opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and continuity of learning. As Head of Junior School, you will shape this new era, sharing your broad knowledge, experience and thought leadership to ensure the very best in independent education for our youngest pupils.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented team, engaging with our community to ensure every child experiences the very best start to their education in an environment where they feel inspired, valued, and supported.
• Shape the new era of co-education across Pre-School to Sixth Form on the 45-acre campus, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuity of learning.
• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and thought leadership to drive the ongoing development of the Junior School.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated leadership in an educational setting with broad knowledge and experience, and the ability to inspire others.
• Experience and thought leadership relevant to independent education and early/adolescent learning.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the application form and return with a cover letter and CV to [e-mail] no later than 4pm on Friday 17 October 2025.

Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 10 November 2025.

Hymers College has its own competitive salary scale. Please see the school website for the detailed job specification and application documents via: https://www.hymerscollege.co.uk/vacancies/head-of-junior-school

Other Information

Hymers College is committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that the staff community reflects the diversity of students and local community. We encourage applications from a diverse field of candidates. The appointment will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process.

Hymers College is committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of all children and young people within its care. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks as per the Independent Schools Inspectorate Regulations. N.B. Safer recruitment checks, including online searches in accordance with KCSIE (September 2025) will be made at all stages in the recruitment process.