Independent senior leadership jobs in United Kingdom

Director of Sixth Form (Assistant Head)
Bradfield College, Berkshire
The Role Do you possess the ambition, drive and strategic vision to lead and develop an outstanding Sixth Form? Bradfield College is seeking an exceptional educational leader to inspire and shape one of the UK’s most vibrant and inclusive Sixth...

Deputy Head
Hampton School, England
This is rare opportunity to become part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at one of the country’s most socially diverse, high-achieving and joyful independent schools. We see it as of paramount importance to appoint the right person to join a...

Director of Marketing, Admissions and Engagement
Canford School, Dorset
Nestled in 250 acres of beautiful Dorset parkland, Canford School is one of the leading co-educational boarding and day schools in the UK educating some 660 pupils aged 13-18. With a commanding reputation built on excellent academic achievement,...

Head of Education
Leith Hill School, RH5 6LQ
Head of Education Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience Are you an inspirational leader with a passion for delivering the highest quality teaching and learning? Perhaps you're looking to develop your career within a...

Operations Manager, Marketing and Enterprises
Wells Cathedral School, Somerset
Full time, all year round to include evening and weekends that will require flexibility Wells Cathedral School seeks an Operations Manager, Marketing and Enterprises who plays a vital role in the effective delivery of day-to-day commercial...

Director of Finance and Operations
Northwood College, England
Required from: November 2025 Contract term: Permanent Hours: 36 hours per week - full year round Salary: Senior Leadership payscale (from £81,210) The role: We are seeking applications from accomplished and strategic leaders to join...

Chief Operations Officer
St Mary's Calne, Calne, Wiltshire
Chief Operations Officer (Bursar) St Mary’s Calne is a leading UK independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18, where 80% of pupils are full boarders. A trailblazer for girls’ education, St Mary’s opened in 1873 making it one of...

Director of Sport
Stamford School, Stamford
As Director of Sport, you will guide and grow a highly motivated team of 12 full-time specialist PE teachers, 7 full-time professional sports coaches, and a range of talented visiting coaches. Together, you’ll develop and deliver a rich,...

Senior Deputy Head
Canford School, Wimborne, Dorset
April 2026 preferred but September 2026 will be considered This is an exciting time for Canford. Already a highly regarded school, it is ambitious to develop further, both nationally and internationally. With new leadership and the creation of...

Assistant Head (Academic)
Hampton School, Richmond Upon Thames
This is rare opportunity to become part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at one of the country’s most socially diverse, high-achieving and joyful independent schools. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the...

Bursar and Clerk to the Governors
St Columba’s College, St Albans, Hertfordshire
The OpportunitySt Columba’s College is a thriving 4-18 independent co-educational day school of 825 students, of whom approximately 200 are in the Prep School and 160 in the Sixth Form. The College is located in the cathedral city of St Albans in...

Director of Marketing and Admissions
Mayfield School, East Sussex
Mayfield is a leading Catholic independent boarding and day school of 360 girls aged 11-18. The School is set in 75 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside, conveniently located just outside Royal Tunbridge Wells, within an hour of Central London...

Marketing and Communications Manager
Loretto School, East Lothian
You will play a key role at Loretto, supporting our Senior Leadership Team and Admissions Team in driving pupil growth both in the domestic and international markets, as well as delivering our marketing and communications strategy for the whole...

Deputy Head (Pastoral)
Bedales School, Hampshire
“Pastoral care was arguably invented at Bedales” Good Schools Guide. Following the current postholder’s appointment to headship, we are seeking a Deputy Head (Pastoral) at our Senior school who is an inspirational and dynamic educator and...

Head of Pre-Prep and Prep
Pipers Corner School, Buckinghamshire
To start September 2026 We are looking for an inspirational and forward-thinking Head of Pre-Prep and Prep to join our Senior Leadership Team. This role is pivotal in terms of ensuring that our youngest students are able to...

Director of Music
Bancroft's Senior School, Essex
Start date: September 2026 Bancroft’s, one of the country’s leading co-educational day schools, are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational leader to continue Bancroft’s strong musical tradition. The successful candidate will be a...

AISL Harrow Schools In-person Interviewing Event
Harrow International Management Services (HIMS), London, UK
Educationalist In-person Interviewing EventWith extensive network of schools across Asia and a rich legacy of educational excellence rooted in the heritage of UK Harrow School, AISL Harrow Schools stands as the leading international and bilingual...

Principal
The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, Belfast
Lead one of Northern Ireland’s most distinguished schools at a time of opportunity, challenge and ambition.

Director of Music
University College School, Camden
Required for September 2026 This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary musician to lead one of the country’s foremost school Music departments. UCS has an established reputation for providing an outstanding educational experience,...

Assistant Head (Academic) (known as Director of Studies)
Solihull School, England
A selective co-educational HMC day school with over 1500 pupils Assistant Head (Academic). Permanent, full-time role to commence September 2026. We are seeking to recruit a well-qualified Assistant Head (Academic) with strong leadership...