Headteacher

TN United Kingdom; Reigate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reigate St Mary's (RSM), a leading independent day school, seeks a Head of School to succeed the current leader in 2026. This role involves shaping the future of RSM, ensuring a world-class education for students, and collaborating with other school leaders in the RGS Group.

Qualifications

• Exceptional candidate with a passion for children's growth and development.
• Experience in educational leadership and collaboration with school boards.
• Ability to nurture both academic and personal development in students.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain RSM's position as a leader in preparatory education.
• Collaborate with the Head and Board of RGS to shape educational strategies.
• Ensure the school's continued success in a changing educational landscape.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Innovative Vision

Child-Centered Approach

Job description

Reigate St Mary's (RSM) - Head of School

Reigate St Mary's (RSM) is a thriving independent day school, with over 400 girls and boys aged from 2 1/2 to 11 years. Situated on a stunning 15-acre site near Reigate town centre, and just a few minutes' walk from Reigate Grammar School (RGS), RSM is an outstanding prep school with a supportive ethos, strong community, and a lively atmosphere. As a junior school to RGS, RSM offers a broad and progressive curriculum that helps children excel academically and develop skills to thrive as they transition to senior school and beyond.

RSM is seeking an exceptional candidate to succeed Mr. Marcus Culverwell as Head when he retires in 2026 after 20 years of distinguished leadership. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with the Head and Board of RGS, as well as other junior school Heads, to shape the future of one of the UK’s most strategic and successful groups of schools. The appointee will be responsible for delivering a vision to maintain RSM’s position as a leader in providing a world-class preparatory education for girls and boys in Reigate. The role involves building on the school’s strengths and ensuring its continued success in a rapidly evolving educational landscape.

Key Qualities and Responsibilities

• Be a collaborative and visible leader, serving as a strong ambassador for RSM and the RGS Group.
• Have a passion for the growth, development, and learning of young people, nurturing all pupils to participate and flourish both academically and personally.
• Bring an innovative and ambitious vision for delivering outstanding co-educational preparatory education.
• Be highly visible, child-centered, and personable, working closely with colleagues across the RGS Group to prepare pupils for the future and influence it positively.

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Safeguarding Statement: Reigate St Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

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