Independent senior leadership jobs in South East England

The King's School Canterbury, Kent

This is a career-defining leadership opportunity to shape a Sixth Form experience beyond compare.

Tes Schools Recruitment, West Berkshire

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Director of Teaching and Learning to join an/a College based in West Berkshire.

Beachborough School, Buckinghamshire

The successful candidate will want to embrace all aspects of busy Prep School life and empathise with Beachborough’s Mission and Vision. Our mission is to enable children to have a happy, bright and successful future.

Beachborough School, Buckinghamshire

The successful candidate will want to embrace all aspects of busy Prep School life and empathise with Beachborough’s Mission and Vision. Our mission is to enable children to have a happy, bright and successful future.

Heathfield School, Bracknell Forest

We are seeking an Assistant Head (Learning & Partnerships) to drive teaching excellence, innovation and external collaborations as we enter a new era with the Mill Hill Education Group.

Bradfield College, West Berkshire

Following internal promotion of the current post-holder to the position of Deputy Head (Academic), an exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and ambitious candidate with strong management experience to join us as a Director of Teaching and Le

Magdalen College School, Oxford

MCS is seeking to appoint an outstanding candidate as Deputy Head, Academic to join our thriving school from September 2025.

Heathfield School, Bracknell Forest

With competitive salary, on site accommodation, and exceptional staff benefits, this role offers an exciting leadership opportunity in a forward thinking school.

King Edward's Witley, Surrey

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on a historic yet forward-thinking educational foundation, where tradition and progress go hand in hand.

Kennet School, West Berkshire

Are you an inspirational, highly skilled leader with a proven track record of success at senior level? We are seeking to appoint an experienced leader looking to take the next step in their career.

Guildford High School, Surrey

Guildford High Junior School is looking for an experienced and dynamic leader to join our team as the Assistant Head (Operations).

Cranleigh School, Surrey

This is an exciting opportunity to work for Cranleigh, a prestigious independent day and boarding school, set in the beautiful surroundings of the Surrey Hills, not far from Guildford.

Hurstpierpoint College, West Sussex

We are inviting expressions of interest from talented and experienced teachers who believe they have the skills, passion and drive to ensure every Hurst pupil experiences an outstanding all-round education.

Thorpe House School, Buckinghamshire

Thorpe House School is seeking to hire a Deputy Headteacher

Downsend School, Surrey

Join Downsend School as a Teacher of RS with the potential for 'Lead Teacher of' responsibilities. You will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality education within the Humanities Faculty. This is a part-time 0.6FTE, fixed-term role.

Downsend School, Surrey

We are now looking for an experienced Head of Senior School. Founded in 1898, Downsend has a rich history of delivering a truly holistic education and has always thrived on pushing the boundaries in every area of school life.

Battle Abbey School, Battle, East Sussex

Battle Abbey School is looking for someone who can combine innovation with tradition, vision for the future whilst tackling the present, and crucially, a value-led leader who builds relationships based on high levels of trust and accountability.

The Yehudi Menuhin School, Surrey

The Yehudi Menuhin School is looking for a Director of Music to manage and oversee all aspects of the musical education of the pupils.

Ashford School, Kent

Ashford School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and commercially minded individual to become the new Director of Finance and Operations (DFO). This is a pivotal position at a dynamic and forward-thinking School.