Visionary School Leader | Catholic Benedictine Head

Isbi; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Downside School in Somerset seeks an outstanding Head to provide visionary leadership and lead the next exciting phase of the School's development. The Head will build on decades of servant leadership and uphold the Benedictine traditions, while guiding the school’s strategic direction and community relations.

The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic with a record of senior leadership, capable of driving holistic education, high expectations, and strong pastoral care across

Responsibilities

• Embody and promote the Catholic and Benedictine ethos of the School
• Drive academic excellence and sustain exceptional teaching and learning
• Lead with clarity, compassion, and high expectations
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, families, and alumni
• Guide Downside strategically with robust marketing and commercial understanding

Job description

Downside School in Somerset seeks an outstanding Head to provide visionary leadership and lead the next exciting phase of the School's development. The Head will build on decades of servant leadership and uphold the Benedictine traditions, while guiding the school’s strategic direction and community relations.

The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic with a record of senior leadership, capable of driving holistic education, high expectations, and strong pastoral care across