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Redmaids' High School
Bristol
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive salary plus excellent benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 12 May 2026
Job overview
Redmaids’ High School is a vibrant and forward-thinking community, where 785 girls aged 7–18 are empowered to learn without limits. The School’s high-achieving educational culture blends proud traditions with progressive teaching methods, nurturing confident and well-rounded young women equipped with the skills, creativity and mindset needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Founded in 1634, Redmaids’ High has a distinguished heritage in girls’ education and is the newest member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s most powerful and effective school network and a leading voice and agenda setter for girls’ education globally. The GDST Council is seeking an inspirational leader to build on this strong foundation and fully realise the benefits of GDST membership for pupils and staff. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape a compelling vision for the future that secures Redmaids’ High’s position as a leading school in the South-West and as a nationally recognised centre of excellence in the education of girls and young women.
The successful candidate will be a confident and strategic leader, with demonstrable experience in driving positive change, inspiring others, and embodying the GDST’s values. Combining respect for the School’s heritage with new ideas and a strong appetite for innovation, the next Head of Redmaids’ High School will be visible and decisive, with the strength of intellect, warmth and gravitas to work well with all members of our community. A passionate advocate for girls’ education, the ideal candidate will be a first-class ambassador for Redmaids’ High School and the GDST.
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The closing date for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 12 May 2026.
The first round of interviews will be held at Redmaids’ High School on Thursday 21 May 2026.
Redmaids’ High is an inclusive environment and is continuing to take steps to enhance and improve our diversity and equality of opportunities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
The GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches, and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Redmaids' High School
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Redmaids' High School - Junior, Senior and Sixth Form
Occupying a spacious, green and open site near to Bristol city centre, Redmaids’ High School is the oldest surviving girls’ school in Britain with a history that dates back to 1634. Formed out of a merger between the Red Maids School and Redland High School in 2016, we are proud to be one of the leading independent day schools in the South West for girls aged 7-18.
We are also a proud member of the Girls' Day School Trust family of schools, a leading family of independent girls’ schools in the UK. GDST schools share an ethos and heritage of girls-only education and are members of a unique network which adds value to each school, student and member of staff. As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) family of schools, Redmaids’ High staff benefit from networking opportunities, enabling staff to share best practice and develop initiatives that benefit all our schools and students
We are proud of our dedicated and passionate team of teaching and support staff, who are committed to providing outstanding educational opportunities for our students and ensuring all areas of the school run smoothly. We are also fortunate to work in attractive, well maintained buildings looking out onto beautiful grounds and to be able to enjoy friendly conversation over delicious lunches with our colleagues each day.
Redmaids’ High is an inclusive environment and is continuing to take steps to enhance and improve our diversity and equality of opportunities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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